Asset Management - Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Portfolio Manager - Executive Director

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 an Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team, you will be a key contributor to the management of the EM Corporate portfolios. Your value-promoten mindset and risk-taking ability will be essential in formulating credit strategies to deliver significant alpha over and above our client’s target. This role, based in New York and supporting approximately a $10bb portfolio, will require significant coordination with the head of the Emerging Market Corporate team as well as the broader Global EMD team.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulate Credit strategies to deliver significant alpha over and above our client’s target. Using primarily bonds and also derivatives (long/short). Credit Universe will be primarily EM Corporates and Sovereign bonds, both HY and IG
• Formulate asset allocation strategy in coordination with the lead for the Book of Business
• Leverage and work closely with the Global EMD Credit group to access and implement the best ideas for the business
• Provide in depth market views on the credit segment and actively participate in formulating our credit strategy for the EMD group as a whole 
• Articulate and maintain detailed recommendation and investment views
• Represent the EM Corporate, Blended and Total Return Business in marketing efforts with clients and the distribution sales force
• Implement Market best practices and seek to add value to our investment process 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• 8+ years Emerging Market Corporate Debt experience
• Solid EMD experience and in particular in the Credit space 
• Proven Track record as Buy Side Portfolio Manager
• Ability to detect and articulate asymmetric credit strategies 
• Ability to deep dive in Credit names and identify values and trade ideas and strong knowledge of Fixed Income Markets 
• Excellent macro understand of the global financial markets
• A strong knowledge of the various EMD financial products 
• Attention to detail whilst multi-tasking in a fast moving and demanding environment 
• Strong team player with great communication and relationship skills 
• Drive and determination coupled with a strong results-orientated work ethic and a natural inclination towards a team based collaborative environment is critical in this job
• Contribute to and manage projects to enhance team effectiveness and efficiency

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 inclusi