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Asset Management - Investment Grade Credit Portfolio Manager - Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.P. Morgan Asset Management is a leading fixed income manager with over $1 trillion in assets and expertise across major sectors and niche markets. Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies. The Global Credit Team manages corporate bond portfolios utilizing a rigorous, disciplined investment process with emphasis on transparency, teamwork and close monitoring of risk. This process has helped us generate consistent alpha from sector and security selection over the longer term, across conservative buy and hold strategies, benchmarked accounts with differing alpha targets, and total return–focused portfolios, including those within our flagship multi-asset strategies.

As the Investment Grade Credit Portfolio Manager within the Fixed Income team, you will have a proven track record of consistent alpha generation and a strong fiduciary mindset. You will report into the Head of US Credit and work closely with a team of deeply experienced portfolio managers, fundamental credit research analysts and traders. You will be based in New York and will coordinate with a large team of portfolio managers and credit analysts in NY, Columbus, and London, including the Global Head of Credit.

Job Responsibilities

Translate investment process outputs into recommendations and implement across portfolios
Generate positive sector alpha and influence cross-sector discussions by partnering with research to surface key developments and translate analyst insights into actionable positioning
Identify trades, rotations, and relative value (RV) opportunities and size appropriately, balancing return vs. risks and aligning it with portfolio objectives.
Identify developing themes early and recommend how to maneuver portfolios to benefit from them, including assigning appropriate risk to nascent themes.
Adapt quickly when facts change and recommend concrete portfolio risk adjustments
Partner effectively with other PMs, research, traders, and risk/governance teams
Maintain command of key portfolio metrics and advanced risk measures
Provide weekly thematic relative value/market-direction updates that provide monetizable opportunities and present differing views with supporting evidence to challenge and strengthen team positioning.
Contribute to platform content and articulate and advocate investment views in regular forums, building clear, consistent arguments that help steer strategy across the platform and calibrate portfolio positioning.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Minimum of 10 years of credit investing / portfolio management experience
Deep knowledge of fixed income and credit markets
Strong fiduciary mindset
Proven track record of delivering alpha through sector/security selection while taking into account macro strategy
Collaborative investor that embraces a team based approached
Clear and effective communicator willing to engage in lively investment discussions
Familiarity with portfolio/risk management tools
Proactive in adopting and leveraging new technologies to drive efficiency, enhance decision-making, and improve investment outcomes

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

CFA designation and/or a postgraduate degree 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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 & Co. 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.

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