EMEA Compensation - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking a Compensation Associate to support compensation strategies across the EMEA region, delivering analyses and practical solutions that drive business success.

You will apply expertise in compensation, market trends, and regulatory compliance to inform decisions at senior levels. Collaborating with HR Technology and other stakeholders, you will help execute compensation programs, support governance processes, and contribute to the broader International

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, Compensation, or Finance with strong analytical and data management skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft applications proficiency.
• Effective stakeholder management and consulting abilities; innovative and business-focused.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong planning, project management, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly analytical with the ability to present complex concepts to senior leaders.
• Strong attention to detail, operational excellence, and confidentiality.
• Self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to EMEA Compensation initiatives, including regulatory and region-specific activities.
• Translate regulatory requirements into regulatory frameworks and procedures.
• Identify and address compensation needs; manage country-specific compensation practices and economic conditions.
• Deliver compensation analyses and senior-ready recommendations.
• Support regional governance e.g. preparing reports and analyses for Remuneration Committees, Management Boards etc. particularly during year-end.
• Feed into the wider International Compensation agenda by sharing EMEA insights, market/regulatory developments, and lessons learned to support global policy, governance, reviews and program enhancements.
• Drive process simplification, efficiency, and sustainability, with a focus on AI.
• Collaborate with HR Technology/Product to create and improve systems and reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc regulatory and other requests.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our compensation team and play a pivotal role in supporting compensation strategies across the region. This is an opportunity to influence compensation practices and contribute to the success of our organization.

As a Compensation Associate in the EMEA Compensation Team, you will support compensation strategies that drive business success across the region. You will apply your expertise in compensation and market trends to deliver insightful analyses and practical solutions, help execute compensation strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to the broader International Compensation agenda.

Job Responsibilities:

• Contribute to EMEA Compensation initiatives, including regulatory and region-specific activities.
• Translate regulatory requirements into regulatory frameworks and procedures.
• Identify and address compensation needs; manage country-specific compensation practices and economic conditions.
• Deliver compensation analyses and senior-ready recommendations.
• Support regional governance e.g. preparing reports and analyses for Remuneration Committees, Management Boards etc. particularly during year-end.
• Feed into the wider International Compensation agenda by sharing EMEA insights, market/regulatory developments, and lessons learned to support global policy, governance, reviews and program enhancements.
• Drive process simplification, efficiency, and sustainability, with a focus on AI.
• Collaborate with HR Technology/Product to create and improve systems and reporting.
• Assist with ad hoc regulatory and other requests.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in HR, Compensation, or Finance with strong analytical and data management skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft application proficiency.
• Effective stakeholder management and consulting abilities; innovative and business-focused.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong planning, project management, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Highly analytical with the ability to present complex concepts to senior leaders.
• Strong attention to detail, operational excellence, and confidentiality.
• Self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.