Risk Management - Fixed Income Independent Risk and Market Risk - Analyst

J.P.

Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions.

Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals.

Wealth Management helps individuals, families, and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

As an Analyst within the Asset Management Independent Risk function, you will play a crucial role in supporting responsible growth, helping the firm understand, manage, and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex initiatives and support decision-making across the team.

You will assist in the business engagement for US Fixed Income strategies, including High-Yield Corporate Credit, Municipal Markets, Insurance strategies and Retail Separately Managed Accounts (SMA), as well as Market Risk coverage for Asset Management.

Drawing on your analytical skills and ability to learn quickly, you will support decision-making processes that prioritize fiduciary responsibility, improve client outcomes, and encourage innovation.

Your responsibilities will include assisting in oversight in areas such as investment, liquidity, and counterparty risks, assessed through risk sensitivities, valuation, stress tests, and ad-hoc deep-dive analysis.

This role requires a keen interest in Fixed Income markets and products, along with a willingness to learn about associated risks.

Your contributions will support our global agenda by helping to maintain strong controls and managing risks effectively.

Job responsibilities


* Support the development and enhancement of risk oversight and governance structures, ensuring robust control, monitoring, and measuring of risks cross the organization.


* Assist the analysis of market events and macroeconomic trends, evaluating their potential impact on the fixed income portfolios.


* Support communication of risk insights and recommendations within the team and for senior management.


* Collaborate with team members and other risk management teams within the firm to ensure consistency and alignment of risk practices and strategies where appropriate.


* Support the adoption of innovative risk management practices to align with the long-term vision of the organization, focusing on future growth and resilience.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills


* Proven academic excellence in finance, economics, or a related field, with relevant coursework or projects in risk management or market analysis.


* Internship experience or relevant work experience in Fixed Income Market Risk coverage, Portfolio Management, trading, and/or Investment Risk.


* Ability to effectively navigate and manage complex, ambiguous situations effectively.


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