JPMorgan Chase Institute Research Associate

Join a team using proprietary data, expertise, and market access to help decision makers make informed economic decisions to advance prosperity for all. 

As a Research Associate for the JPMorganChase Institute, you will conduct economic research using proprietary big data within JPMorganChase, under the direction of a Research Director to deliver high-quality, rigorous analysis and insights. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to leverage a strong background in economics, applied housing research, or another quantitative discipline, with experience in statistics, econometrics, and computer programming. It is also well-suited for those seeking to enhance their research skills and gain insights into economic analysis within a leading financial institution. An entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, along with strong communication skills, will be key to your success in this role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Institute’s research leaders, academic fellows, and internal thought-leaders to create cutting-edge analyses that add to both the public and academic discourse, using large data sets of de-identified banking records in combination with publicly available data. 

• Extract original insights from large panel data sets using big data programming languages on a public cloud platform and produce empirical insights and impactful visual analytics.

• Gain and apply topic-specific knowledge in household finance, such as spending behavior, debt use, gig work, and precautionary savings.  

• Communicate analytical insights and be directly involved in the research process from ideation through final report editing.

• Conduct literature reviews, edit and draft reports, and participate in a vibrant, collaborative research community.

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, statistics, or related field.

• Experience working with big data sets.

• Strong programming experience in a language commonly used in empirical research (e.g., Python, Stata, R, Scala, SQL, SAS, C++).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience conveying complex ideas in a team setting.

• Strong sense of intellectual curiosity and desire to be directly involved in the public-oriented mission of the Institute.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and work in a high-performance professional environment, with quick turn-around and changing priorities.

• Commitment to intellectual rigor and observance of compliance and data privacy controls.

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Graduate degree in economics, public policy, statistics, or related field is a plus.

• Experience with big data computing on a public cloud platform (e.g. Spark, PySpark, and AWS) is a plus. 

• Experience working with technical collaboration tools (Git, Jira) is a plus.

• Applied housing research experience.

• Prior experience working with financial services or other administrative data sets is a plus.

• Experience with quantitative research, especially methods used for causal inference, is a plus.

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. 

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