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.

Job Summary:

As a Management Associate within the Global Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities (GFICC) team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Head of GFICC, GFICC COO, and the GFICC Operating Committee. You will focus on enhancing operational efficiencies and contributing to the expansion of business growth.

Job Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Head of GFICC, GFICC COO and the GFICC Operating Committee on all administrative aspects of managing the global business, with a focus on increasing operating efficiencies and driving business growth Develop a deep understanding of GFICC and proactively participate in development of strategic business initiativesCoordinate agenda, presentations, and follow-ups for management team meetings, internal forums & town halls, management offsites, and select client meetings with an eye toward streamlining processesTake a leadership role in high priority business initiatives to align stakeholders and drive efficient executionPartner across the various GFICC teams and cross-functional partners (e.g., Marketing, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Technology, and Finance) to identify and execute on strategic business initiatives Proactively propose new ideas on client opportunities, product development, business optimization, thought leadership, and strategy innovation

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

3+years of experience with proven track record of delivering complex projects,  product and/or new business initiativesComfortable navigating ambiguity and has strong initiative, energy and analytical approach to completing projects with limited supervision Ability to execute within a fast-paced and demanding environment, while managing multiple concurrent projects across different stakeholders (often with competing priorities)Confidence and skill to think strategically, develop solutions, and present recommendations to business leadersStrong Excel and PowerPoint skills to enable thoughtful discussions/decisions across internal stakeholdersStrong attention to detail is requiredDemonstrates leadership and a winning attitude:Proactive, accountable, and assertive; strong work ethic Agile team player with the ability to work with diverse working styles on projects and coordinate resources effectivelyMust possess strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to effectively partner and collaborate with various seniority levels within GFICC and across AM.Superior judgment and discretion working with both confidential and sensitive information 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills 

General understanding of asset management and financial markets, fixed income knowledge is a plus