Compensation Strategy & Analytics Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Compensation Associate to support firmwide compensation strategy and execution. This role partners with HR and compensation teams to deliver analytics, advisory input, regulatory support and project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will analyze market data, build models, and prepare recommendations for senior leaders, while helping enhance compensation governance and processes across technology, product and data domains.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in HR, 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Presentation skills

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Alteryx

Business Objects

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks a Compensation Associate to support firmwide compensation strategy and execution. This role partners with HR and compensation teams to deliver analytics, advisory input, regulatory support and project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

You will analyze market data, build models, and prepare recommendations for senior leaders, while helping enhance compensation governance and processes across technology, product and data domains.