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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.

The Global Currency team is responsible for managing active FX overlays for both internal GFICC portfolios and external clients ,and plays a large part in driving the macro view across the broader GFICC team. The team has a long and proven track record in managing active FX..

Role Summary

You will initially be responsible for generating alpha in G10 FX, working with the head of FX but with a reasonable degree of discretion to take risk. You will also be expected to drive the G10 FX research process and present the view internally and externally.

Job Responsibilities

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  Deliver excess returns within the opportunity set exercising strong risk management skills
• Provide fundamental research and analysis within G10 FX
• Work with the broader GFICC platform to communicate the Global Currency team's view, and to incorporate insights from other sector teams into the FX view

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong 7-year+ track record as an FX-dedicated portfolio manager, taking active risk or as an FX strategist
• Methodical, process-driven approach to investment
• Strong communication skills, being able to explain core views and positions to non-FX specialists

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Attention to detail while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• An ability to code is an advantage and being able to build and maintain back tests to support investment thesis
• Self-starter with the ability to think creatively and laterally. Ability to navigate a complex internal infrastructure that involves numerous groups and individuals to get things done.

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.