Job Identification 210656305
Job Category Predictive Science
Business Unit Corporate Sector
Posting Date 08/15/2025, 02:57 PM
Locations 237 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10017, US 875 15Th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005, US
Job Schedule Full time
Base Pay/Salary New York,NY $104,500.00-$140,000.00

Job Description

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, within the JPMorgan Chase Institute, you will conduct economic research using proprietary big data within JPMorgan Chase, under the direction of a Research Director to deliver quality, rigorous analysis and insights and seek to leverage a strong background in economics or another quantitative social science discipline, with experience in statistics, data analysis, and/or computer programming.

Job Responsibilities:

Work alongside the Institute’s research leaders, academic fellows, and internal thought-leaders to create cutting-edge analyses, using large data sets of de-identified banking records in combination with publicly available data that add to both the public and academic discourse.
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 areas such as household finance (dynamics of income, spending, and liquidity), investor trading flows, small- and medium-sized businesses, and financial and housing markets.
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 (e.g., greater than 1,000,000 observations).
Strong programming experience in a language commonly used in empirical research (e.g., Python, Scala, SQL, R, SAS, Stata, 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:

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) and Python or SQL experience preferred.
Prior experience working with financial services, other administrative data sets, quantitative research, and/or longitudinal studies is a plus.
Familiarity with the retail banking and investing industries and/or related economic policy issues is a plus.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.