Reference Data Manager

Join a global center of excellence delivering asset pricing services across J.P. Morgan’s diverse business lines. Instrument, Pricing & Common Reference Data drives accurate, timely market valuations and reporting for fixed income assets.

Job Summary 

As an Instrument Pricing Analyst within the Instrument, Pricing & Common Reference Data team, you provide essential global asset pricing services to multiple lines of business at J.P. Morgan. You will ensure the integrity of bond price data, support client portfolio valuations, and contribute to ongoing process improvements. Your role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of accuracy, risk management, and client service.

ob Responsibilities 

• Capture and validate daily third-party bond prices against multiple market sources
• Analyze price movements in relation to market news and expectations
• Liaise with pricing vendors to resolve discrepancies and minimize risk
• Monitor systems for job success and collaborate with technology teams to resolve issues
• Prepare and distribute daily pricing and market impact summaries with supporting news
• Generate and maintain month-end index rebalance and composition reports, including new bond issuance and auction/buy-back activities
• Produce and analyze valuation movements within client portfolios on a daily and monthly basis

 Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities 

• 8+ years of experience in fixed income roles
• Previous experience managing teams
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

 Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated understanding of stocks, bonds, options, and financial markets
• Knowledge of industry activities such as corporate actions, index benchmarking, and fixed income products
• Familiarity with pricing vendors, including Bloomberg and Reuters
• Ability to work independently, multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and communicate effectively across teams

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 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.