Asset Management - High Yield Portfolio Manager - Executive Director - JPMorgan Chase
New York, NY
About the Job
The Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the world's deepest and best-resourced fixed income managers, with expertise across all major fixed income sectors, including niche markets. Every investment decision in our fixed income solutions is underpinned by the proprietary research of a globally integrated team of sector specialists. Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies. Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities manages a broad range of strategies, through funds and/or separate accounts, including broad market, long duration, stable value, intermediate high yield, emerging market debt, short and ultra-short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax-aware strategies. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Customized Bond Portfolio (CBP) team manages more than $160 billion of assets across the strategies mentioned above.
As a High Yield Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) team, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, and implementing separately managed high yield credit portfolios. You will work closely with a team of deeply experienced fundamental credit research analysts and traders. You will be responsible for providing analysis of portfolio positioning, sector allocations, key risk metrics, and determining account & portfolio suitability of securities for participation in investment recommendations. You will develop and optimize portfolios to outperform client defined benchmarks utilizing relative value, macro, and microeconomic analysis.
Job Responsibilities
+ Perform high yield credit investing with an emphasis on risk/return analysis, individual security selection, and limiting downside risk
+ Construct and continually monitor diversified portfolios designed to outperform client defined benchmarks and/or meet specific client objectives
+ Provide analysis of portfolio positioning, sector allocations and key risk metrics
+ Study market commentary, research opinions, and economic forecasts to assist in determining strategic and tactical portfolio level strategy
+ Actively participate and represent the platform's philosophy, process & strategy styles at client, consultant and internal meetings
+ Participate in the design, development and implementation of new business processes, technologies and workflows using your industry and asset class-specific knowledge
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
+ Minimum 7+ years of credit portfolio management experience, specifically within levered/extended credit
+ Idea generation and implementation in risk budgeting, analysis, portfolio sector allocations and trading skills are all important to success in this position
+ Strong aptitude to identify and minimize investment/business risk
+ Ability to promote and explain investment decisions and processes in front of prospective clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
+ Strong aptitude in desktop technology/productivity tools such as Excel. VBA, Python or other coding
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
+ CFA designation and/or a postgraduate degree preferred
+ Experience with portfolio management tools such as Bloomberg, Investortools/Perform
+ Strong preference for individuals with prior fundamental credit research experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $175,800.00 - $350,000.00 / year
As a High Yield Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) team, you will be responsible for designing, constructing, and implementing separately managed high yield credit portfolios. You will work closely with a team of deeply experienced fundamental credit research analysts and traders. You will be responsible for providing analysis of portfolio positioning, sector allocations, key risk metrics, and determining account & portfolio suitability of securities for participation in investment recommendations. You will develop and optimize portfolios to outperform client defined benchmarks utilizing relative value, macro, and microeconomic analysis.
Job Responsibilities
+ Perform high yield credit investing with an emphasis on risk/return analysis, individual security selection, and limiting downside risk
+ Construct and continually monitor diversified portfolios designed to outperform client defined benchmarks and/or meet specific client objectives
+ Provide analysis of portfolio positioning, sector allocations and key risk metrics
+ Study market commentary, research opinions, and economic forecasts to assist in determining strategic and tactical portfolio level strategy
+ Actively participate and represent the platform's philosophy, process & strategy styles at client, consultant and internal meetings
+ Participate in the design, development and implementation of new business processes, technologies and workflows using your industry and asset class-specific knowledge
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
+ Minimum 7+ years of credit portfolio management experience, specifically within levered/extended credit
+ Idea generation and implementation in risk budgeting, analysis, portfolio sector allocations and trading skills are all important to success in this position
+ Strong aptitude to identify and minimize investment/business risk
+ Ability to promote and explain investment decisions and processes in front of prospective clients, consultants and internal stakeholders
+ Strong aptitude in desktop technology/productivity tools such as Excel. VBA, Python or other coding
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
+ CFA designation and/or a postgraduate degree preferred
+ Experience with portfolio management tools such as Bloomberg, Investortools/Perform
+ Strong preference for individuals with prior fundamental credit research experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Base Pay/Salary
New York,NY $175,800.00 - $350,000.00 / year
Source : JPMorgan Chase