Asset Management - Insurance Portfolio Manager - Vice President

Job Description

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.

As an Insurance Portfolio Manager within the Global Fixed Income Currency and Commodities (GFICC) team, you will oversee all aspects of multi-sector investment grade fixed income portfolios for our insurance company clients. You will partner closely with a dedicated insurance-focused portfolio management team to set portfolio strategy and positioning, monitoring risk metrics, and ensure portfolios are implemented effectively and efficiently. With significant direct client interaction, you will customize portfolios to meet their unique business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively manage insurance client portfolios to meet client-specific objectives accounting for unique guidelines and constraints.
• Partner with fellow Insurance PMs to determine relative value within and between sectors and convert those views into portfolio actions (sector allocations, security selection, and risk positioning).
• Collaborate with the Strategy & Analytics team to design client-appropriate portfolios.
• Own portfolio implementation, ensuring alignment to client guidelines and risk targets.
• Present GFICC’s investment process and market insights to current clients and prospects; communicate portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and risk exposures clearly and concisely.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to client inquiries; provide hi-quality, defensible analysis and written commentary as needed.
• Partner with a wide range of internal teams to improve portfolio management processes and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Further the team’s efforts to incorporate AI and optimization into the portfolio management process, identifying high-impact use cases, partnering with quantitative/technology stakeholders, and helping to operationalize tools into day-to-day workflows.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• 3 + years’ experience managing institutional fixed income portfolios
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal partners.
• Self-motivation and sound judgment; ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately and proactively.
• Team orientation with ability to proactively present investment ideas to the PM team.
• Ability to manage complex and potentially conflicting client priorities often under tight time constraints.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience managing insurance fixed income portfolios
• CFA designation or post-graduate business degree
• Experience analyzing and managing corporate and securitized bonds
• Experience with optimization techniques, quantitative portfolio tools, and/or applied AI/ML in an investment context.

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.​