Senior Economist, Retail-Executive Director

Gated Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Economist to lead analytical efforts in the retail sector. This position involves defining key business segments, authoring reports, and presenting findings. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in economics and analytics with a strong grasp of retail insights.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in consumer/business finance, economics, or analytics.
• 3 years experience in the retail sector.
• Advanced analytic capability with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Drive agenda for intelligence in the retail sector.
• Define metrics and report findings related to retail and shopping.
• Manage research efforts and junior staff on retail topics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Writing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Creativity

Job description

Are you an Economist that’s passionate about using data to draw insights about the retail sector?

As a Senior Economist on the Consumer & Business Intelligence (CBI) Team, you’ll drive the analytical views and storytelling on retail and shopping through the lens of our internal data. CBI is a new organization that leverages internal data to generate unique insights related to consumers and small businesses. As a member of a new team, your adaptability, flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and creative problem-solving skills will be key to your success. You will report to the Chief Economist with the following responsibilities:

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive agenda to establish the team as a premier source of intelligence and insights for the retail sector
• Define key business segments for long-term analytical monitoring (such as luxury shoppers) and develop near-term deep dives (on topics such as emerging retail trends)
• Define metrics that need to be produced to support execution against the agenda and keep us at the forefront of travel intelligence and analytics
• Author internal and external reports on topics/segments related to retail/shopping
• Present research and findings to a variety of internal/external audiences
• Contribute analytical views and talking points in support of investor relations and external affairs
• Manage related work of junior staff and coordinate research efforts across the JPMC organization as it relates to retail/shopping

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in consumer/business finance, economics, analytics, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience specific to the retail sector
• Advanced analytical mindset; you love digging into the data and defining what it tells you
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for diverse audiences, including executives and multiple stakeholder groups
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to adjust to evolving business and financial climate
• Creative and proactive thinker that can identify issues, develop innovative solutions, and drive projects forward in the absence of established processes or detailed instructions

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

The CCB Data & Analytics team responsibly leverages data across Chase to build competitive advantages for the businesses while providing value and protection for customers. The team encompasses a variety of disciplines from data governance and strategy to reporting, data science and machine learning. We have a strong partnership with Technology, which provides cutting edge data and analytics infrastructure. The team powers Chase with insights to create the best customer and business outcomes.

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