Compensation & Performance Initiatives - Senior Associate

About the role

The Functional Compensation team is a newly formed group within Compensation, dedicated to advancing compensation practices and structures in alignment with the firm's and HR's long-term goals. This team works across the entire compensation function, partnering with business-aligned compensation managers, the Performance team, as well as HR Product and Data stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives related to performance, rewards, and career progression.

As a Senior Associate within Functional Compensation, you will play a key role in evaluating, streamlining, and modernizing compensation practices and planning systems to enhance outcomes, increase transparency, and improve the experience for managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across the compensation function to design, implement, and enhance compensation programs and the end-to-end lifecycle of performance, rewards, and career progression
• Build and leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, measure impact, and continuously improve compensation and performance practices
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to modernize compensation systems and processes, ensuring alignment with firmwide and functional goals
• Develop and deliver clear, actionable recommendations and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders
• Execute change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and platforms across the organization
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the compensation function

Requirements

• 5 years of HR or finance experience, with strong analytical and data management skills
• Exceptional project management and communication skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines, multi-task, and work across global time zones
• Methodological approach to problem-solving; attempts problem-solving first before turning to others for a solution
• Synthesizes critical information for key stakeholder and senior leader presentation; records takeaways and decisions from regular meetings with key partners
• Ability to drive strategic initiatives and deliver results in a complex, matrixed organization
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner across functions and levels
• Self-starter with a proactive, client-focused, and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; the firm does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with compensation program design or execution

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase, 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.

About The Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm's culture, and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business — working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop, and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong, and are able to make an impact through their work.