Compensation Associate (Tech, Product & Data)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Compensation Associate to support strategy and execution across Firmwide functions. The role involves market analysis, advisory, regulatory support and project delivery within the Technology, Product and Data Compensation team.

You will collaborate with HR Business Advisors to provide analytical insights, support decision-making, and contribute to key compensation initiatives while maintaining a focus on accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HR, Compensation, Finance or related analytical discipline.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to build partnerships and manage stakeholders across levels.
• Good organizational and project management skills with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support compensation activities across the employee lifecycle, including offers, promotions and budgeting.
• Conduct analyses to identify trends and inform data-driven decisions.
• Prepare compensation models, presentations and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Partner with HR to provide guidance on compensation practices and programs.
• Support the review and enhancement of compensation policies and governance.
• Monitor market trends and benchmarking to support competitive programs.
• Assist in annual compensation planning and year-end processes.
• Contribute to projects like process improvements and reporting enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency through reporting and tech.

Skills

Analytical capabilities

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Power BI

Job description

The Technology, Product and Data Compensation team is seeking a Compensation Associate. This position supports compensation strategy and execution across Firmwide functions through market analysis, compensation advisory, regulatory support and project delivery.

As a Compensation Associate within the Technology, Product and Data Compensation team, you will work closely with HR Business Advisors and Compensation colleagues to provide analytical insights, support compensation decision-making and contribute to the successful delivery of key compensation initiatives. This role offers exposure to a wide range of compensation activities and requires strong analytical capabilities, stakeholder management skills and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support compensation activities across the employee lifecycle, including new hire offers, promotions, transfers, retention reviews, forecasting and compensation budgeting.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to identify trends, evaluate compensation-related challenges and support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare compensation models, presentations and recommendations for HR and business stakeholders.
• Partner with HR Business Advisors to provide guidance on compensation practices, policies and programs.
• Support the review and enhancement of compensation policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Monitor external market trends and compensation benchmarks to support competitive and effective compensation programs.
• Support annual compensation planning and year-end compensation processes.
• Contribute to compensation-related projects, including process improvements, policy updates, reporting enhancements and technology initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency through process simplification, reporting improvements and the use of emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 3 years of experience in Human Resources, Compensation, Finance, Consulting or a related analytical discipline.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and data management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build effective partnerships and manage stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing business presentations, reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and controls.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Previous experience in compensation, reward, workforce planning or broader Human Resources functions.
• Experience working with compensation surveys, market data and benchmarking methodologies.
• Familiarity with compensation-related regulatory requirements and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting annual compensation planning or year-end compensation processes.
• Experience using Business Objects, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI or similar reporting and analytics tools.
• Financial services industry experience is beneficial but not required.

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).