JPMorgan Chase Institute – VP - Middle Market Business Research Lead

Key Skills

Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, Git, JIRA, Python Programming, Scala Programming, SPARK Programming, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and lead timely and impactful research projects related to middle market businesses, and triage inbound requests for analysis.
•  Conduct original analyses of large datasets of de-identified administrative data using expert coding practices and big data programming languages on a public cloud platform, and produce statistical and visual analytics.
• Plan, execute, and partner with others to construct data assets in service of research projects.
• Synthesize and communicate data insights and findings in a compelling manner for external decision makers and work with internal bank colleagues to contextualize research findings within relevant business products and strategies.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and regular feedback for direct and/or matrix reports on their performance and career development, helping to prioritize and execute tasks.
• Draft, coordinate input on, and bring to publish final products. Coordinate and help deliver executive presentations and progress updates.
• Contribute to efforts to strengthen the Institute as an organization, including developing and refining processes and promoting a collaborative culture committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Master’s degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Public Policy, Data Science); PhD preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for education.
• 6-10 years of relevant experience, including substantial experience in data analytics and/or quantitative research, grounded in microeconomics, econometrics, or other relevant fields in social science. Graduate school experience, such as writing a dissertation, may be part of this experience
• Experience writing modular / reusable code to perform statistical analyses on large administrative data sets (e.g., millions of records) 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information in an understandable, compelling, and persuasive manner to senior executives and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders
• 2+ years of leadership and project management experience, ideally within a research setting; ability to meet deadlines, effectively prioritize and delegate work, and manage project scope; experience managing internal or external clients preferred 
• Experience leading and developing team members and creating an inclusive team environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Interest and background in research and policy related to middle market firms is a plus
• Experience with Scala, Python, and / or SQL preferred; experience with distributed computing platform tools (e.g., Spark) and collaboration tools (git, Jira) is a plus
• Experience working in the financial services industry and/or client services is a plus

ABOUT US

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 and perspectives that 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. (If you are a US or Canadian applicant with a disability and wish to request an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us by calling the Accessibility Line (US and Canada Only) 1-866-777-4690 and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.)