India Equity Research Associate

Job Description
J.P. Morgan is seeking talented candidates for an Associate position in our Equity Research team.
Job summary:
As an Associate in Equity Research, you will help to conduct and facilitate industry analysis and company-specific coverage. This involves core research ranging from dissecting earnings releases and regulatory filings to assessing relevant news events, modelling financial statements and industry dynamics, performing detailed valuation work, writing research notes and sector pieces, and speaking to internal/external clients and management teams about the stocks/sector. You will work with our partners in both sales and trading to provide comprehensive client coverage, including fulfilling client requests for market updates and market intelligence. Research is fast-paced, demanding and intellectually stimulating. We look for candidates who possess strong accounting, finance, quantitative and business writing/communication skills, as well as modelling, forecasting, and valuation experience.
Job responsibilities:

• Work with India Equity Research team supporting coverage on India Pharma Sector
• Contribute to thematic sector reports or cross-sector collaborations with other teams;
• Handle day to day client requests and needs, with a focus on clients who have interest in the Indian Pharma sector;
• Communicate your team's ideas with a persuasive curve to internal and external parties; tailor your communications by client need/type;
• Organize fact-finding trips and channel-check meetings upon clients' bespoke requests or for investors tours;
• Contribute to furthering your franchise as a business by suggesting new approaches or ideas.
• Understands firm's approach and policies for managing risks in relevant business and applicable legal and regulatory rules, and follows policies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Advanced level of proficiency in Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A passion for the markets and interest in industry specific coverage

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in research is preferable
• A CFA, or progress toward a CFA, is a plus

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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 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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.