U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy Vice President, Measurement and Initiatives

Location: Jersey City, NJ, United States

Job Family: Benefits & Employee Services

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and employee well-being. As the U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy Vice President, Measurement and Initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in our U.S. Benefits team, driving initiatives that enhance health care access and overall employee health. Based in our state-of-the-art Jersey City, NJ office, this position offers the opportunity to influence strategies that support our 250,000+ global workforce, ensuring our benefits remain competitive in the dynamic financial services industry. You will report to the Head of U.S. Benefits and collaborate closely with HR leaders, finance experts, and external consultants to deliver measurable improvements in employee satisfaction and retention. In this strategic role, you will lead the design and measurement of benefits programs tailored to the needs of our diverse employee base, with a strong emphasis on health care innovations such as preventive care, mental health resources, and personalized wellness plans. Your responsibilities will include developing robust analytics frameworks to track program effectiveness, conducting industry benchmarking against peers like Goldman Sachs or Bank of America, and spearheading initiatives that align with JP Morgan Chase's commitment to total rewards excellence. By leveraging data insights, you will identify opportunities to optimize costs while enhancing value, ensuring our benefits strategy supports business growth and regulatory compliance in a highly scrutinized sector. We seek a visionary leader passionate about employee health and experienced in financial services HR. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative problem-solving to navigate complex challenges, from evolving healthcare regulations to integrating technology for better benefits delivery. Joining JP Morgan Chase means contributing to an organization that values work-life balance, professional growth, and impactful change—empowering you to make a lasting difference in the lives of our colleagues while advancing your career in a world-class environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for U.S. benefits programs, with a focus on health care improvements to enhance employee well-being
• Design measurement frameworks to evaluate the impact and ROI of benefits initiatives, using data-driven insights
• Lead the planning and implementation of key benefits projects, collaborating with HR, finance, and vendor partners
• Analyze market trends in employee benefits within the financial services sector to recommend competitive enhancements
• Partner with senior leadership to align benefits strategies with JP Morgan Chase's overall talent and business objectives
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance in all benefits design and strategy efforts
• Conduct benchmarking studies against industry peers to optimize health care offerings
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement in benefits programs
• Prepare executive reports and presentations on benefits performance metrics and strategic recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in benefits design, strategy, or employee health programs within a large corporate environment
• Proven track record in measuring and analyzing benefits program effectiveness, particularly in health care initiatives
• Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory landscape for employee benefits, including ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to implement benefits strategies in a financial services context
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools for benefits metrics and ROI analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR Management, Public Health, or Finance
• Experience in the financial services industry, ideally with exposure to high-stakes employee wellness programs
• Certification in benefits administration (e.g., CEBS or SHRM-CP)
• Prior work at a global financial institution like JP Morgan Chase, focusing on total rewards optimization

Required Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Data analysis and metrics development
• Benefits program design
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Project management
• Stakeholder communication
• Financial modeling for ROI assessment
• Market research and benchmarking
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Problem-solving in complex environments
• Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, or similar analytics tools
• Understanding of financial services HR challenges
• Change management
• Vendor negotiation
• Presentation and reporting skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with multiple coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Wellness programs including gym memberships, mental health support, and health screenings
• Employee stock purchase plan and performance-based bonuses
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office options in Jersey City
• On-site childcare support and family care resources

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.