Experience & Market Research, Senior Associate

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Experience & Market Research Senior Associate in the Payments Experience Design team.

You will design and execute mixed-methods research to shape products and services for clients, combining surveys, interviews, and data analysis to deliver actionable recommendations. You will work with Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Research Operations to influence product strategy and customer outcomes, supporting panels and governance while staying current on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of market or experience research experience.
• Ability to design and execute qualitative and quantitative studies from scoping through reporting.
• Write clear, actionable recommendations and executive summaries.
• Strong data interpretation and storytelling skills.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Research Operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end mixed-methods market and experience research.
• Draft questionnaires, discussion guides, screeners, and other instruments.
• Analyze data, identify patterns, and translate findings into recommendations.
• Produce reports, presentations, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Manage research projects with timelines, quality checks, and communications.
• Support operation and governance of research panels, including recruitment and data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate insights into product strategy.
• Connect research questions to business goals and customer outcomes.
• Champion customer needs and stay current on research methodologies.

Skills

Market research

Experience research

Questionnaire design

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative research

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Presentations

Data storytelling

Tools

Qualtrics

Excel

PowerPoint

AI-enabled productivity tools

Statistical software

Job description

Bring your industry trends and knowledge to our team and shape exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge research, influencing product design and functionality.

As an Experience & Market Research Senior Associate in the Corporate Investment Bank Payments Experience Design team, you will design and execute mixed-methods market and experience research that helps shape products and services for our clients. You will combine qualitative and quantitative approaches—developing questionnaires and discussion guides, conducting interviews, analyzing survey and behavioral data, and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations. You will determine the methods best suited to key business and design questions and contribute to research programs that inform product strategy, experience design, and customer outcomes.

In this role, you will join our growing global Payments Experience Research team, supporting products used by large, global clients. You will partner closely with Design, Product Management, Engineering, Research Operations, and fellow researchers, and may help run and manage client or participant panels that support ongoing research.

Job responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end mixed-methods market and experience research, using qualitative and quantitative approaches such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, ethnography, concept testing, and secondary research
• Draft clear, unbiased questionnaires, discussion guides, screeners, and other research instruments aligned to business and research objectives
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify meaningful patterns and trends, assess the strength of findings, and translate results into actionable recommendations
• Produce well-structured, accurate, and compelling reports, presentations, and executive summaries tailored to stakeholders at all levels
• Manage research projects with strong attention to detail, including study planning, fieldwork, data quality checks, documentation, timelines, and stakeholder communication
• Support the operation and governance of research panels, including participant recruitment, panel health, communications, data integrity, compliance, and vendor coordination
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to integrate customer and market insights into product strategy, prioritization, and experience design
• Connect research questions and findings to business goals, customer outcomes, and relevant success metrics
• Champion customer needs, behaviors, and pain points, and stay current on market trends, research methodologies, and analytical practices

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in market research, experience research, insights, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to independently design and execute both qualitative and quantitative research studies from scoping through reporting
• Strong questionnaire-development skills, including writing clear and unbiased questions, selecting appropriate response scales, structuring surveys, and applying sound survey-design principles
• Experience analyzing quantitative data using tools such as Excel, Qualtrics, or statistical software, with the ability to clean data, create cross-tabulations, interpret results, and identify meaningful differences and trends
• Experience planning and conducting qualitative research, including interviews or focus groups, and synthesizing findings across multiple sources
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly, concisely, and accurately
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to data quality, research rigor, and accurate documentation
• Strong project-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Demonstrated success collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Management, Engineering, and Research Operations
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Qualtrics, AI-enabled productivity tools, and related research platforms

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience managing customer, participant, or research panels, including recruitment, engagement, governance, privacy, compliance, and data-quality practices
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis, including significance testing, weighting, segmentation, or multivariate techniques
• Experience with market sizing, competitive research, brand or relationship tracking, or customer segmentation
• Experience with data-visualization or statistical-analysis tools
• Experience in payments, financial services, or research with B2B enterprise audiences
• A collaborative, curious, and proactive approach to solving research and business problems

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the worlds most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgans Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world. Bring your industry insight to our team to shape standout UX through modern research that influences product design and features daily.