Stress Testing and Workflow Automation, Senior Associate

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Family: Financial Analysis

About the Role

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. Within the Corporate Sector, which manages over $15 billion in annual operating expenses and supports more than 45,000 employees across Enterprise Technology, we are seeking a Stress Testing and Workflow Automation Senior Associate. Based in Jersey City, NJ, this role is pivotal in enhancing operational efficiency and risk resilience in a dynamic financial environment. The position falls under Financial Analysis and involves leveraging advanced analytics to safeguard and optimize the firm's vast resources. As a Senior Associate, you will lead efforts in developing robust stress testing frameworks to evaluate potential financial strains on corporate operations, ensuring alignment with stringent regulatory mandates such as the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR). You will design and deploy automation solutions to streamline workflows, reducing manual interventions and accelerating decision-making processes. Collaborating with technology and finance teams, you will analyze complex datasets to forecast impacts on operating expenses and employee productivity, driving initiatives that support JPMorgan's commitment to innovation and compliance in the financial services industry. This role demands a blend of technical prowess and strategic insight, where you will automate reporting mechanisms and integrate cutting-edge tools to provide actionable insights for senior leadership. At JPMorgan Chase, you will contribute to a culture of excellence, benefiting from world-class resources and opportunities for growth in one of the most influential sectors of global finance. Join us to play a key role in fortifying the backbone of our enterprise operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain stress testing models to assess financial impacts on JPMorgan's Corporate Sector operations
• Design and implement workflow automation solutions to streamline processes across Enterprise Technology
• Analyze operational expenses exceeding $15B annually and identify efficiency opportunities for 45,000+ employees
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory stress testing standards like CCAR
• Perform data validation and scenario analysis to support risk management decisions
• Automate reporting and dashboard creation for real-time insights into financial performance
• Monitor and optimize automated workflows to reduce manual efforts and errors
• Contribute to strategic initiatives for cost optimization in the Corporate Sector
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored automation solutions
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in financial automation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, stress testing, or risk management within the banking sector
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, or R for data analysis and automation
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for stress testing (e.g., CCAR, DFAST) in financial institutions
• Experience with workflow automation tools and process optimization in a corporate environment
• Ability to handle large datasets and perform complex financial modeling
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or MBA) in Finance or Quantitative Finance
• Experience working at a major financial institution like JPMorgan Chase or similar
• Knowledge of JPMorgan's internal systems and tools for enterprise technology
• Certification in risk management (e.g., FRM) or data analytics
• Prior involvement in automating stress testing workflows for corporate sectors

Required Skills

• Financial modeling and stress testing expertise
• Python or R programming for automation
• SQL for database querying and data manipulation
• Workflow automation tools (e.g., UiPath, Blue Prism)
• Data analysis and visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Regulatory knowledge in banking (CCAR, DFAST)
• Process optimization and lean methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Project management skills
• Risk assessment and scenario planning
• Excel advanced functions and VBA scripting
• Team collaboration in fast-paced environments
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Adaptability to evolving financial technologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and performance-based bonuses
• Wellness programs with gym memberships and mental health support
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office options in Jersey City
• Access to JPMorgan's global mobility and career advancement opportunities

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.