JPMorgan Global Research - Junior Economist Analyst 

United Kingdom, England, London 

91282880

Job Summary

As a Global Research - Junior Economist - Analyst within the Economic Research Team, you will be responsible for providing support with data and information gathering and processing, macroeconomic modelling and statistical analysis, monitoring data releases and updating databases, synthesizing findings, and contributing to presentations and reports in response to internal and external client requests. You will work closely with Senior Economists, applying your excellent knowledge of economic principles and statistics/econometrics, and your strong organizational and time management skills. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously and as a team-player in an international environment, and to contribute to the firm's understanding of global economies.

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake, under the supervision of the Senior Economists, qualitative and quantitative analysis on economies
• Undertake economic (spreadsheet) modelling and statistical analysis applying sound economic judgment
• Build, update, and streamline country and regional databases with rigorous attention to detail
• Contribute to written publications and presentations on the region
• Monitor data releases and market-relevant developments globally
• Produce literature / report reviews
• Provide support for any other internal and external data or information request or project on the countries covered

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A background in economics at the post-graduate level (Master’s degree)
• Some experience in economics
• A background in development/ international economics at a similar level with a strong analytical/statistical component would be an alternative;
• Excellent knowledge of economic principles and statistics/econometrics
• Excellent ability to work with spreadsheets
• Ability to sieve through, synthesize and present complex information and ideas
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work autonomously during periods of travel by the supervisor
• Ability to work as a team-player in an international environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Research experience on EM economies would be a strong advantage
• Experience in the official creditor sector or developing country government would be a strong advantage