Compensation & Performance Initiatives - Senior Associate

Job Description

The Functional Compensation team is a newly formed group within Compensation, dedicated to advancing compensation practices and structures in alignment with the firm’s and HR’s long-term goals. This team will work across the entire compensation function, partnering with business-aligned compensation managers, the Performance team as well as HR Product and Data stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives related to performance, rewards, and career progression.

As a Senior Associate within Functional Compensation,  you will play a key role in evaluating, streamlining, and modernizing compensation practices and planning systems to enhance outcomes, increase transparency, and improve the experience for managers and employees.

Job responsibilities:

• Collaborate across the compensation function to design, implement, and enhance compensation programs and end-to-end lifecycle of performance, rewards, and career progression
• Build and Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure impact, and continuously improve compensation and performance practices
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to modernize compensation systems and processes, ensuring alignment with firmwide and functional goals
• Develop and deliver clear, actionable recommendations and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders
• Execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and platforms across the organization
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the compensation function

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 5 years of HR or finance experience, with strong analytical and data management skills
• Has exceptional project management and communication skills, and is able to meet strict deadlines, multi-task and work across global time zones
• Demonstrates methodological approach to problem solving; attempts problem solving first before turning to others for a solution 
• Synthesizes critical information for key stakeholder and senior leader presentation; records takeaways and decisions from regular meetings with key partners 
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results in a complex, matrixed organization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner across functions and levels
• Self-starter with a proactive, client-focused, and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with compensation program design or execution

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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.

Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm’s culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business — working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.