Asset Management - CMBS/ABS Securitized Product Research Analyst - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Senior

Columbus, OH

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Research Analyst position within the Securitized Credit research team at J.P. Morgan Asset Management involves conducting in-depth analysis of securitized products, including ABS, CMBS, and RMBS. The role supports a significant AUM of over $80 billion and requires the formulation and communication of investment recommendations based on thorough sector and issuer due diligence. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in securitized credit to identify investment opportunities and risks, while also mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough sector and issuer due diligence, tracking trends, performance, and macroeconomic drivers to formulate investment recommendations for sectors and individual securities.
• Formulate buy and/or sell recommendations in both new issue and secondary markets and effectively communicate them to the broader investor community, including through written credit opinions.
• Actively monitor market themes and sector trends to identify investment opportunities.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring to identify risks to holdings while also enhancing surveillance tools and processes.
• Develop models to enhance investment analysis and forecast performance for RMBS, CMBS, and consumer assets.
• Aggregate and analyze large sets of data to develop and test investment opinions.
• Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external participants, including portfolio managers, investment specialists, issuers, rating agencies, and broker-dealers.
• Serve as an effective mentor and coach to younger talent, fostering their professional development and growth within the firm.

Requirements

• 10+ years of securitized credit experience with ABS or CMBS products.
• Extensive knowledge of Intex and/or Trepp.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate concisely under typically stringent time constraints.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks.

Nice-to-haves

• Programming skills are a plus.
• Ideal experience as a research analyst, portfolio manager, or banker.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching