Job Title

Global Economics Research Analyst

Short Description

Economics Research Analyst- JPM Global Research Center

 

Posting Description

J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center (GRC) was set up in Mumbai in August 2003 as an extension of the firm’s global equity research teams around the world. GRC has grown steadily and the team of analysts has expanded to provide coverage for the key sectors globally. Besides working with J.P. Morgan’s equity research teams, GRC Analysts are now engaged with other areas of public side research including fixed income research, strategy, derivatives, commodities, quant and indices.

 

Research is the foundation for everything we do for our clients. From up-to-the-minute original trade ideas, to longer-term thematic pieces that explain the financial markets in depth, our mission is to constantly offer new and original ways for investors to build value. In terms of global breadth and depth, and comprehensive expertise across disciplines and asset classes, J.P. Morgan is one of the world’s most highly respected research franchises.

 

The J.P. Morgan Global Economics team conducts research aimed at understanding macroeconomic developments as they happen and improving our forecasts of growth, inflation, labor markets, and central bank policy. Our forecasts and research reach a wide audience of decision makers inside JP Morgan and our clients around the world.

 

We seek a capable researcher to assist us in conducting our research and forecasting work. Specific responsibilities include:

 

Job responsibilities:

Writing code in statistical packages like Eviews and Python to manipulate and analyze macroeconomic data and produce charts, tables, and publications Preparing Excel charts, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations for publications and meetings Finding, reading, and summarizing information like news articles, academic research, and data documentation Communicating and interacting regularly with the team in New York

 

Essential Skills:

Understanding of basic macroeconomics and statistical techniques like multiple regression analysis Coding skills necessary to manipulate data and perform statistical analysis using tools like Eviews, Python, and VBA Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for performing analysis, making charts, and producing documents Reading comprehension to gather and summarize articles and information on economic topics Communication skills to describe research and forecasts verbally and in writing

 

Desirable skills:

Deep knowledge of macroeconomic theory and data Experience with advanced econometric, statistical, machine learning, and natural language processing techniques Familiarity with programming principles and workflow tools Ability to contribute to writing research publications and responding to client questions

 

 

Ideal candidates for this position would be Economics postgraduates from reputed institutions. 

 

J.P. Morgan’s Global Research Center (GRC) provides a challenging work environment and excellent opportunities to learn and grow both at the GRC and in the Firm’s global network.