Global Research - Chief Greater Economist Managing Director jobs at Jpmorgan in Zambia

• Prior experience working in a highly matrixed, complex, global organization
• Technical skills using Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

As a Financial Controller in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining, and delivering set goals for our firm. In this role, you will be accountable for ensuring the integrity of the firm’s books and records by validating the accuracy of the P&L and balance sheet through rigorous checks and balances. You will collaborate with Controllers, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology teams to prepare and review financial statements across various JP Morgan legal entities and geographies. Your responsibilities will include researching, escalating, and resolving exceptions in the general ledger and related systems, ensuring robust governance and risk management.

Job responsibilities

• Partner with various Controllers groups within the firm to prepare & review financial statements across different JP Morgan legal entities and geographies
• Work with various teams to research, escalate, and clear exceptions to the general ledger and other interfacing systems in a timely manner to ensure the integrity of ledger/risk management systems
• Perform monthly General ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation process
• Adhere to various regulatory reporting requirements when performing the reporting / month end close process
• Support various lines of business with business wise - performance reporting and their query resolution
• Ensure appropriateness of reference data for account hierarchies
• Perform various reconciliations (Account level, system, inter-company etc.) to ensure financial and reporting integrity
• Participate in user acceptance tests during projects on system implementation/changes & other business initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field with minimum 2 years experience
• Basic knowledge of industry standards and regulations for US GAAP &/or IFRS Standards
• Excellent MS Excel (data manipulation, macros, v-lookups, pivot tables) / MS Access/ MS PowerPoint skill sets as well as strong verbal & written communication.
• Adapt in accordance with changing / conflicting priorities and excel during enhanced demand situations due to trading / month end deadlines on the deliverables etc.
• Ability to understand / comprehend data flows and its impacts across the ledger, Risk Management Systems & reporting systems along with their interrelationships and dependencies.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CA/MBA’s with 1 year of relevant experience (Controller experience is preferred)
• Good accounting and finance skills along with the ability to analyze numbers. Good knowledge of banking products e.g. Securities, derivatives etc.
• Basic understanding of transformation/visualization products such as Alteryx, Tableau, UI Path and other Intelligent Solutions Skills will be an added advantage

As an Associate Global Market Strategist in the Global Market Insights Team based in Hong Kong, you will assist the broader APAC team in formulating and disseminating JP Morgan Asset Management's view on the markets, economies and investing to a broad audience including financial institutions, financial advisors and retail clients. You are expected to have a solid understanding of capital markets and strong background in data analysis and competences in coding, as well as being an effective presenter.

Job responsibilities

• Processing and analyzing economic and financial market data to produce the Guide to the Market Asia and associated research publications under the Market Insights brand.
• Innovating and enhancing current processes in data compilation and illustration.
• Conduct research and analysis on economic and financial market developments and generate investment recommendations.
• Present economic and market analysis, and investment recommendations to key stakeholders.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong data analytical skills with econometric or statistics background.
• Competences in coding (Python) and programming is a requirement. Familiarity with data sources such as Bloomberg, FactSet, Reuters, etc.
• Advanced degree in Finance or Economics and/or CFA (level 1 or further).
• Fluent in English, Mandarin and/or Cantonese
• Strong communications skills in both impactful writing and presenting in virtual and in-person formats. Ability to communicate ideas with passion and clarity (simplify the complex/use of stories and analogies).

As a Chief Greater China Economist, you will manage a team of three economists, contributing to our top-rated global economics effort. You will generate market-moving insights in close partnership with economists and strategists across the globe, serving clients across the entire spectrum of JPMorgan’s business. This role requires maintaining a high public profile and close contact with policymakers.

Job Responsibilities
• Generate macroeconomic and policy views for Greater China
• Contribute to Asia regional and global economics and strategy products
• Manage the Greater China economics team
• Establish a strong profile with internal stakeholder and external firm-wide clients

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• Ph.D. in Economics
• Proven track record producing macroeconomic research
• Management experience, preferably in an economics team

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
• Experience in leading a team of economists
• Strong communication skills with policymakers
• Ability to generate market-moving insights
• Experience in collaborating with global strategists
• Ability to clearly articulate both Greater China and global economics views to internal stakeholders and external financial institutional and corporate clients

Job responsibilities:

• Work directly with issuer clients in tandem with industry / country teams to develop a deep understanding of their company business models, financial metrics, management teams, and projected future performance
• Analyze the suitable investor universe for each transaction and speak to investors as part of the outreach process and execution
• Support in the preparation of transaction marketing and process materials
• Process coordination from deal launch to signing, in close cooperation with the client, its advisers and other internal and external parties, including investor outreach, active communication with investors / management, and overall transaction management
• You will experience training, hands-on learning opportunities, continuous mentoring and feedback, and numerous development opportunities
• You will develop strong functional skills in the major areas of investment banking with the aim to become a senior client executive who is capable of generating and executing your own transactions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 1 year of full time investment banking or buyside experience
• Keen interest in private capital markets, minority equity and structured transactions. Interest in how minority transactions work including shareholder and governance agreements
• Desire to work across markets and sectors and have exposure to lots of different types of transactions
• Proficient technical ability and overall corporate finance proficiency. The role will require flexibility to work across the capital spectrum and be exposed to new and creative structures
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals and clients
• Ability to take ownership across a transaction, with exposure to industry, country, and other internal and external partners
• Ability to show initiative and support across several transactions in parallel, managing time appropriately across competing demands
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics or a related field.
• Fluency in Mandarin language skills to liaise with Chinese speaking stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Prior experience in private capital raising be it equity / equity-link or debt / leveraged finance, M&A execution or buyside
• Prior experience in communicating with buyside investors

Job Summary:
As a Global Liquidity Investment Specialist in the Global Liquidity business at JPMorgan, you will service a book of separate account clients and represent our international products and strategies, including our money market fund suite, ultra-short duration mutual funds, and ETF suite. You will collaborate with portfolio managers and other internal groups to oversee existing products and new initiatives.

You will be part of the Global Liquidity Business that manages $1.2 trillion for institutions and individual investors worldwide, including approximately $155 billion in our Managed Reserves Strategy. Your role will involve structuring bespoke investment solutions and positioning our products to clients across Asia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Service a book of separate account clients and represent our international products and strategies, including our money market fund suite, ultra-short duration mutual funds, and ETF suite.
• Focus on servicing Global Liquidity’s separately managed account book of business, covering clients and prospects across Asia.
• Position and message products with the goal of driving new business and providing superior client service.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, product strategy, product development, and other internal groups to oversee existing products, new product initiatives, and ESG initiatives.
• Structure bespoke investment solutions for clients.
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Relevant experience in the field, with a strong track record of success and demonstrated skills in quantitative and analytical tasks.
• Understanding of Fixed Income markets and macroeconomic themes.
• Strong understanding of the financial services industry and capital markets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ambitious, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and other partners.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Solid capital markets experience.