Join J.P. Morgan’s Private Company Research team pioneering bringing strategic insights to investors on private companies at the forefront of innovation and disruption across a range of industries.

As a Senior Research Analyst in the Private Company Research team, you will be responsible for building up and leading coverage of a range of private disruptors in the Space & Defense Tech industries. This high impact, fast-paced role will involve conducting deep research and analysis using a broad range of primary/secondary and traditional/alternative data sources, developing and communicating strategic insights into the performance and disruptive potential of a range of companies alongside key industry dynamics. Producing and marketing differentiated company notes and sector pieces, alongside the ability to successfully build relationships with industry investors, experts, management teams and internal stakeholders will be central to success in this role. Prior experience in the evaluation of companies and technologies in the Aerospace or Defense sector or direct industry experience is essential.

As one of the world’s most highly respected advisory franchises, J.P. Morgan Global Research provides thoughtful and differentiated fundamental analyses on sectors and companies, actionable ideas and thematic insights that empower our clients to make well-informed investment and strategic decision.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental company and industry research leveraging traditional and alternative sources
• Evaluate emerging technologies, business models, and companies in Space & Defense Tech
• Build and maintain models to track company and industry dynamics
• Write research notes on covered companies and sectors
• Build relationships with internal and external clients, industry experts, and management teams
• Coach and train junior analysts

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8+ years’ experience in sell-side or buy-side research as an equity/credit analyst or strategist
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Passion for and understanding of emerging technologies
• Track record of building strong relationships with investors and company management
• Experience and relationships in the Aerospace & Defense Tech industry
• Advanced proficiency in analytical, data, and market tools (e.g., Excel, Python, Bloomberg)
• FINRA licenses Series 86 and Series 87 and/or CFA

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience evaluating companies and technologies in the Aerospace or Defense Tech sector or direct industry experience
• Ability to produce and market differentiated research products
• Strong project management and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced environment