Job Description

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As the FX Strategist you will work closely with economists and other strategists within the Asia Local Markets team to formulate top down and bottom-up views on Asian currency markets, issue trade recommendations, and deliver the firm\'s Asia Local Markets FX outlook to JPMorgan\'s global client base in- and outside the region.

The ideal candidate should have solid experience of publishing on Emerging Markets Asia FX strategy and interfacing with clients. They should have a combination of strong technical skills as well as commercial acumen. Intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic and a team player mentality are necessary attributes to excel in this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyzing macroeconomic themes and technical drivers affecting Asian FX markets to formulate views and investment recommendations at top down regional and bottom-up country levels
• Collaborating with the rest of the Asia strategy team, economists and colleagues in the global Emerging Markets team to formulate forecasts and views
• Frequently marketing and communicating views to external clients and internal sales and trading teams via published reports, webinars, client roadshows and conferences etc
• Building and managing analytics and quantitative models

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 7 years\' experience covering Emerging Markets Asia currencies at a financial institution
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Economics or a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline. Masters degree preferred.
• Familiarity with economic and financial databases such as Haver and Bloomberg
• Strong grasp of macroeconomics, financial economics, fixed income and currencies
• Strong analytical skills; good knowledge of statistics and econometrics/data science
• Strong communication and good presentation skills. Good interpersonal skills and proven team player

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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.

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