Firmwide Economic Scenarios Senior Associate

Join the Firmwide Economic Scenarios & Analytics team within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, where you'll oversee the development and distribution of macroeconomic scenarios used in the Firm's forecasting processes. You'll collaborate with various teams and corporate areas, covering key U.S. and global macroeconomic indicators. As an Associate, you'll play an integral role in scenario design and macroeconomic forecasting, with exposure to senior leaders and the opportunity to develop crucial leadership and analytical skills.

As a Firmwide Economic Scenarios Senior Associate within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, you will play an integral role in the team’s scenario design work and macroeconomic forecasting. You will have the opportunity to directly execute forecasts for macroeconomic variables and interact with senior leaders, developing important leadership and analytical skills required to advance in the Firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the execution of macroeconomic forecasts that make up the scenarios, working closely with key forecasting partners (JPM Economics / Strategy research teams or other experts) and consumers of the scenarios (Risk and Finance Lines of Business)
• Monitor and prepare commentary on economic releases and events, monitor evolving risks, stay abreast of trends in economics and financial markets, and anticipate implications for macroeconomic forecasting and scenario design
• Manage multiple project workstreams as well as inbound questions, deliverables, and ad-hoc requests, with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness of meeting deliverables on prescribed timelines 
• Develop executive-level presentations for senior management, regulators, and internal stakeholders 
• Interact with and guide quantitative model development teams for the development and enhancement of macroeconomic forecasting methodologies
• Lead ad-hoc analysis and conduct economic research as needed 

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Advanced quantitative skills: Master’s or Bachelor's degree preferably in Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in research / forecasting / business analytics for a leading financial institution / central bank / consulting firm or similar, with a strong background / interest in economics
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and various viewpoints, summarize key concepts, and clearly articulate relevant conclusions
• Excellent organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
• A proven track record of executing against deliverables and meeting deadlines under pressure
• Self-starter, with an ability to multitask in a fast-paced, environment with frequently changing priorities
• Works well individually and in teams, shares information, supports colleagues, and encourages participation

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities 

• Experience with scenario design in the context of CCAR, and / or CECL is a plus 
• Experience in forecasting, statistical analysis or research on macroeconomic and / or financial variables would be considered a plus
• Experience with programming languages / statistical software (e.g., EViews, Python, R, Excel VBA) is a plus and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills are required
• Experience working with structural and semi-structural macroeconomic forecasting models (e.g., DSGE, FRB/US, NiGEM) is considered a plus
• PhD is considered a plus

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.

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