Asset Management - Assistant Municipal Portfolio Manager - Assocoiate

Job Description

Join the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a leading global fixed income manager with expertise across all sectors. We're seeking a Junior Portfolio Manager for our Customized Bond Portfolio (CBP) Team, which manages over $100 billion in fixed income assets. The role focuses on Investment Grade and High Yield municipal credit, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to our laddered, buy and maintain approach with credit oversight.

Role Summary

As an Assistant Municipal Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities (GFICC) team, you will play a supporting role in the investment and portfolio construction decisions for existing and new accounts. You will work closely with our Credit Research teams to identify market trends, analyze team member credits, and assess relative value across securities. You will also collaborate with various teams to improve portfolio management processes and enhance efficiency. This role provides an opportunity to prepare and present market commentary and views, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, and create materials for meetings with internal and external clients and prospects.

Job Responsibilities

• Playing a supporting role in the investment and portfolio construction decisions for existing and new accounts
• Work with our Credit Research teams to identify market trends, analyze individual credits and assess relative value across securities
• Working with a wide range of teams to improve portfolio management processes and enhance efficiency
• Preparing and presenting market commentary and views, and responding to inquiries from stakeholders
• Creating materials for meetings with internal and external clients and prospects
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Minimum 3 years of buy side industry experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience of transacting in municipal bonds
• Experience using Bloomberg
• Adaptable, innovative, team player, and results-oriented, with an ability to bring proactive solutions to the broader PM team
• Excellent responsiveness and problem solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Must possess exceptional communication skills both written and oral and be able to communicate thoughts to external clients and internal partners
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• SMA experience a plus.
• Experience with Perform/Investortools.
• Knowledge of municipal markets, portfolio management, credit research and/or trading experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent data and analytical skills. Advanced in Excel. VBA, Python, or other coding experience a plus
  
  

About Us

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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

About The Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.