Security & Resiliency Initiative, Field Research Analyst, Analyst

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New York City seeks a Field Research Analyst to join the Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI) Strategic Investment Group. The Analyst will support due diligence and thesis development across Defense, Future Technology, Supply Chain, and Energy verticals, engaging external stakeholders to generate differentiated, primary-source insights for the investment team.

You will conduct primary research via calls/Zoom, plan and execute interviews, synthesize findings into concise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed between Dec 2025 and Jun 2026 or equivalent.
• Experience engaging with external contacts and learning quickly in live conversations.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication; able to synthesize ambiguity.
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving with evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams and deadlines.
• High ethical standards and discretion handling sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Primary research & external engagement: identify, source, and engage stakeholders via phone/Zoom to inform diligence.
• Interview planning & execution: prepare outreach, conduct expert calls, capture high-quality notes.
• Competitive intelligence: research industries and trends; synthesize implications for investment.
• Diligence support: maintain pipelines, track workstreams, coordinate scheduling.
• Insight communication: distill key takeaways into concise updates and memos.
• Research integrity & discretion: handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Collaboration: partner with investors to refine questions and inform recommendations.

Skills

External calls

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Integrity & discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Field Research Analyst to join the Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI) Strategic Investment Group in New York City. This role supports investment due diligence and thesis development across multiple verticals, including Defense, Future Technology, Supply Chain, and Energy. The Analyst will spend the majority of their time engaging external stakeholders via calls/Zoom to generate differentiated, primary-source insights for the investment team.

Job Responsibilities

• Primary research & external engagement (core): Identify, source, and engage relevant stakeholders (industry practitioners, operators, academics, former executives, and other domain experts) primarily via phone/Zoom to inform diligence and investment theses.
• Interview planning & execution: Prepare outreach messaging, develop interview guides, and conduct/lead expert calls (with guidance early on), capturing decision-useful insights with high-quality notes and timely summaries.
• Competitive intelligence: Research companies, industries, and emerging trends; synthesize findings into clear implications for the investment process.
• Diligence support: Maintain pipelines of contacts, track diligence workstreams, coordinate scheduling, and support the team’s decision timeline with organized, high-signal outputs.
• Insight communication: Rapidly distill key takeaways into concise updates (call notes, 1-pagers, thematic memos) and verbal readouts for early-stage decision-making.
• Research integrity & discretion: Apply strong judgment and professionalism; handle sensitive information appropriately and adhere to ethical research standards.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with investors to refine research questions, pressure-test assumptions, and integrate findings into investment recommendations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree to be completed between Dec 2025 – Jun 2026 (or equivalent); ideally from a Liberal Arts college/university with demonstrated coursework exposure across STEM disciplines (e.g., economics/statistics, computer science, engineering, data science, environmental science, physics, math).
• Comfort with high-volume external calls: Demonstrated ability (through internships, campus roles, or projects) to engage professionally with new contacts, ask strong questions, and learn quickly in live conversations.
• Communication: Excellent writing and verbal communication; able to synthesize ambiguity into clear, decision-relevant summaries.
• Analytical thinking: Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving; able to form hypotheses and test them with evidence from primary and secondary sources.
• Project management: Able to manage multiple parallel workstreams, prioritize under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Integrity & discretion: High ethical standards and sound judgment handling sensitive topics and confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Internship or campus experience in research, investigative journalism, consulting, competitive intelligence, policy, risk, or investing.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s 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. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Join the SRI Strategic Investment Group as a Field Research Analyst.