IB – European Credit Research – Analyst – London recruitment

Title: IB - European Credit Research - Analyst - London
About J.P. MorganJ.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, working in collaboration across the globe to deliver the best solutions and advice to meet our clients' needs, anywhere in the world.
We operate in 150 countries, and hold leadership positions across our businesses.
We have an exceptional team of employees who work hard to do the right thing for our clients and the firm, every day.
This is why we are the most respected financial institution in the world - and why we can offer you an outstanding career.
Our business
J.P. Morgan's Fixed Income Research is ranked as global No. 1 by Institutional Investor.
The firm's Credit Research franchise is set apart from its competitors by the unparalleled breadth and depth of its research.

Our team
J.P Morgan's European Credit Research team in London includes 23 analysts covering Strategy, Derivatives, Structured Products and Corporates/Financials.
The Telecoms, Media Technology (TMT) team has consistently been awarded a No. 1 ranking in Institutional Investor's All Europe Fixed Income Survey.
Opportunity
We are looking to hire two highly motivated and hard-working junior analysts to support the TMT team within Credit Research.
The roles will cover the full spectrum of high yield and high grade issuers within the TMT space and will offer the candidate a good balance between corporate finance and markets while analysing bonds, CDS and loans.

Key responsibilities:Analysing companies and industriesReviewing financial/operating results and updating models/forecastsWriting research reports including company/sector initiations, earnings reviews and updatesRequirements
We are looking for candidates who are able to take initiative, cooperate well within a team environment, and work with a sense of urgency.
A successful candidate will be able to look at the bigger picture to ensure that an analysis makes sense, while also paying close attention to detail to ensure the production of a high quality product.

Qualifications
Essential skills:A background in credit or equity research, leverage finance, or corporate financeAn understanding of basic corporate finance principles and financial accountingExperience with financial forecasting/modelingDesirable skills:Some TMT sector knowledge and/or participation in the CFA programme would be helpfulLocationLondon based IB roles will be moving to Canary Wharf over the course of 2012.
Further details will be provided to the successful candidate at the point of hire.
About JPMorgan Chase Co.J.P.
Morgan serves one of the largest client franchises in the world. Our clients include corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments and affluent individuals in more than 100 countries. J.P.
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JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion.
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Morgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.J.P.
Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.