Strategic Data Analytics Senior Associate (Compliance)

JP Morgan Chase; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Newark, NJ, seeks a Senior Associate in Strategic Data Analytics within CCOR to design, develop, and enhance scalable analytics, automation, and data-enabled solutions that support data movement, reporting, and risk controls across compliance spaces.

The role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with global teams to translate business needs into practical, automated solutions, build robust data pipelines with Databricks and Spark, and ensure data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, process improvement, compliance, operations, technology, or a related discipline.
• Ability to independently identify, decompose, and solve complex technical and business problems.
• Foundational proficiency in least one programming language such as SQL, Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience implementing data quality frameworks, validation controls, and governance processes to ensure accuracy and auditability of analytical outputs.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with a track record of working effectively across distributed teams, functions, and seniority levels.
• Experience with logical and physical data modeling, schema design, and data architecture principles in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or similar distributed data processing frameworks for building and maintaining production data pipelines.
• Self-motivated, independent, and action-oriented with the ability to influence across the firm.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic environment with changing priorities, tools, and business needs.
• Proficient in other MS Office applications (Outlook/Word/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, decomposition, and resolution of complex, ambiguous problems across workflows, driving root-cause analysis and designing scalable solutions.
• Proactively research and learn new emerging technologies, methodologies, and business processes to inform innovation strategy and continuously improve team capabilities.
• Define and enforce data quality standards, validation controls, and audit frameworks to ensure that alerts, dashboards, and AI-driven outputs are trusted, accurate, and compliant.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Java, or JavaScript to streamline investigation workflows, data pipelines, and operational processes.
• Adapt to evolving priorities and requirements while taking ownership of deliverables and project outcomes, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Design and build scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Databricks and Spark to support analytics, operational reporting, control monitoring, and reoccurring workflows.
• Communicate complex technical concepts, project statuses, business needs, and strategic recommendations clearly to senior leadership, business stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in Newark, NJ, seeks a Senior Associate in Strategic Data Analytics within CCOR to design, develop, and enhance scalable analytics, automation, and data-enabled solutions that support data movement, reporting, and risk controls across compliance spaces.

The role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with global teams to translate business needs into practical, automated solutions, build robust data pipelines with Databricks and Spark, and ensure data