Global Research - Junior Economist - Analyst

Job Description
Job Summary
Join the leading global financial services firm, JPMorgan Chase & Co., with operations worldwide and assets of $2.5 trillion. As part of the Economic Research Team, you'll support Senior Economists, providing data gathering, macroeconomic modelling, statistical analysis, and contributing to presentations and reports for our diverse range of clients. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the bank's economic research and analysis.
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

This role encompasses the performance of UK regulated activity. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to meeting UK regulatory requirements in the assessment of fitness, propriety, knowledge and competence (as assessed by the Firm) and (where appropriate) approval by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and/or the Prudential Regulation Authority to carry out such activities.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Clients turn to our industry-leading Markets, Sales and Research team to offer clients unique market insights on sectors and companies, and actionable ideas using research to make well-informed investment decisions. Teams understand products across asset classes and help clients structure solutions that manage risk, enhance yield and solve complex financial problems.