JPMorgan Sustainable Investing Strategy – Senior Research Associate - London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

880559410

J.P. Morgan Asset Management delivers industry-leading investment management. We provide individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals.

As a Senior Research Associate, you will support Chief Global Sustainable Investing Strategist in developing proprietary research and producing investment insights based on detailed macroeconomic and investment models; producing presentation and thought leadership papers to the Sustainability Insights Program; and supporting client engagement and advisory work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Chief Global Sustainable Investing Strategist in building and launching the new Sustainability Insights Program.
• Conduct research and analysis on policies and regulations, changes in supply and demand, and market development, to model important price impacts arising from the major sustainability-related trends such as transition to a low carbon economy, carbon markets, climate resilience and nature risk, artificial intelligence and demographic change.
• Process and analyse economic, financial and sustainability-related data, develop macroeconomic and investment models that inform capital allocation, strategic asset allocation, and portfolio optimization considerations.
• Produce analysis and associated research publications outlining investment implications and recommendations under the program as well as in collaboration with other insights programs at JPMAM.
• Develop external facing presentations to share insights via JPMAM client events, industry conferences and events organized by clients.
• Initiate and execute on joint partnership projects with strategic clients and selected external institutions including but not limited to academia, industry associations.
• Partner closely with other investment teams across JPMAM in the execution of joint research work, and support client engagement and commercial activities wherever applicable.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills :

• Fast learner; strong initiative; desire and ability to analyze a variety of global sustainability-related trends at macro level, complex financial concepts, and investment themes.
• Strong analytical and research-oriented skills, including the ability to quickly develop opinions and judgments and to communicate them succinctly and confidently.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VBA is a plus) and PowerPoint. Coding (Python) and programming is an advantage.
• Familiarity with data sources such as Bloomberg, FactSet, MSCI, Sustainalytics, etc.
• Advanced acumen and familiarity with all asset classes, macroeconomics, and investment disciplines including research and portfolio management.
• Excellent attention to detail, resourceful and ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic, prioritizing responsibilities and managing time effectively.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Vast experience in investment research, macroeconomic analysis, scientific research.