Senior Research Associate

hackajob is collaborating with J.P. Morgan to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. JOB DESCRIPTION AI is rapidly transforming customer experience. With Agentic solutions, we have the opportunity to help our customers realize their full financial potential in ways we're only beginning to unlock. The Digital Channels team is at the forefront of this shift, building next-generation AI experiences through a platform approach that supports our Lines of Business. As a Senior Associate of Experience Research in Digital Channels, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience across our products and services. Drawing from deep expertise in mixed-methods research and experience design, you will define and lead research strategy in the context of AI-driven/agentic customer experience transformation across the firm. Job responsibilities Lead strategic UX research by proactively identifying opportunities and gaps across product areas and aligning opportunities to product strategy and broader platform needs. Apply the appropriate research method for the current stage of the design cycle, identifying when e.g. ethnographic inquiry is needed versus when a live A/B experiment is the right approach. Work with cross-functional partners to clarify ambiguous problem spaces, align on the right questions, and set strategic direction amid uncertainty. Develop approaches to document and evaluate human AI workflows and help teams anticipate downstream operational, legal, and risk implications. Connect research to success metrics (customer, business, and operational), and ensure teams can translate insights into clear decisions, tradeoffs, and execution-ready recommendations. Build and improve systems that enable research and impact at scale, improving efficiency and consistency across the organization. Mentor and guide junior researchers and foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Monitor and anticipate industry trends and advancements in UX research methods and AI product development, staying ahead of the curve as you incorporate innovative design thinking and cutting-edge techniques. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 3 years of experience leading generative and evaluative UX research, with strong command of both qualitative and quantitative methods. Demonstrated ability to lead research across technically complex, cross-product or platform-scale problem spaces. Proven track record translating research into product strategy and measurable improvements in customer experience, adoption, or operational outcomes. Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear recommendations, practical decision frameworks, and leadership-ready narratives across multiple deliverable formats. Ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapid change, applying an iterative mindset and adapting research scope and parameters as product needs evolve. Skilled at reading the room and adjusting communication style, framing, and detail in real time to resonate with any audience, from executives to cross-functional partners. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Experience researching and evaluating user-facing AI/ML applications, copilots, or agentic workflows in regulated or high-stakes environments. Working knowledge of behavioral analytics and experimentation (funnels, cohorts, A/B testing). Expertise in designing research programs for emerging technologies and AI-enabled experiences—reducing ambiguity, enabling risk-aware evaluation, and driving iterative learning. People-management expertise, including coaching and developing talent and effectively navigating complex cross-functional stakeholder environments. ABOUT US Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans ABOUT THE TEAM Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction. The Digital team is dedicated to creating innovative, industry-leading products and experiences that help customers access, share and control their financial data so they can make smart decisions with their money. Teams enable innovation while adhering to the firm's data sharing principles of security, customer control and convenience, and privacy.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a J.P. Morgan