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 investment grade credit, high yield, emerging market debt, unconstrained and aggregate strategies, long duration, stable value, FX, short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax-aware strategies.

Role Summary

Our team puts clients first so we are looking for candidates that share our enthusiasm for delivering a first class client experience through an engaging and proactive sales approach. We are seeking a team-oriented self-starter who displays initiative and a positive attitude, a high level of integrity and the motivation to develop market opportunities. As an Investment Specialist, you will actively engage in maintaining and developing relationships between the investment desks and distribution teams. You will represent your investment team on business related matters, including, but not limited to marketing, product development and sales/retention strategy. Most importantly, we believe in doing ‘first class business in a first class way''. Therefore, you should share our passion for creating an exceptional client experience and managing our business in an ethical and compliant way.

Job ResponsibilitiesYou will be responsible for Unconstrained Fixed Income EMEA and will work closely with the CIO, portfolio managers and other Investment specialist in London, Mumbai and New York to coordinate the efforts across the global teamWork closely with our client advisors across channels to represent Unconstrained Fixed Income strategies and develop business across EMEACollaborate with product developmentYou will engage with key clients around macro views and represent the Credit investment team in various forumsYou will know the portfolios you represent as if you are the Portfolio Manager (“PM”). You will be fully integrated with the investment team to ensure that as much of the PM''s time as possible is devoted to investing.Be accountable for client and RFP materials as well as internal marketing tools, and to promote the strategies we represent internally and externally.Engagement with the sales teams across distribution channels is essential to jointly develop distribution strategy, targets and tactical plans.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skillsExtensive knowledge and experience in Global fixed income markets and a knowledge across a number of different fixed income sectors given the nature of Unconstrained Fixed IncomeDemonstrated track record in developing business across a range of investor segments, including retail, institutional and sovereign.Developed interpersonal, presentation skills and ability to deal with clients and colleagues at all levelsProven leadership skillsExcellent time management - able to prioritise issues and respond in a timely mannerStrong communication skills, both written and oral

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skillsDegree, preferably in Finance, Economics or related subjectsCFA would be additiveStrong knowledge of Bloomberg, PowerPoint, and advanced level of Excel

J.P. Morgan Asset and 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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