Global Research - US Interest Rate Derivatives Strategy – Associate

Be part of a market-leading research team at JPMorgan, where your expertise will shape client strategies and drive innovation in the US interest rate derivatives space.

As an Associate on the US Interest Rate Derivatives Strategy team within the Commercial & Investment Bank’s research department, you will generate impactful research, develop trading strategies, and interact with a diverse set of institutional clients. This fast-paced, intellectually stimulating role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-ranked strategists and contribute to the team’s continued success in the Fixed Income Derivatives markets.

Job responsibilities

• Write and produce regular research reports, including flagship publications and special topic notes
• Liaise with economists and strategists to formulate forecasts and market views
• Build new analytical frameworks and datasets, and maintain or improve existing ones
• Conduct research into innovative and market-relevant topics in US fixed income derivatives
• Interact with internal sales and trading teams and external institutional clients to fulfill requests and deliver research views

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree in Finance/Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Quantitative Sciences, or similar discipline
• Excellent quantitative skills; experience with financial modeling
• Strong programming skills in a language such as Python or MATLAB
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with economic datasets and experience navigating databases through interfaces like Bloomberg

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Mastery of Microsoft Office suite
• Familiarity with derivatives and fixed income markets
• Experience working with institutional clients in a research or strategy capacity
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and a high sense of urgency