Analytics Solutions - Automation & Transformation - Associate

You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in Finance. You have found the right team.

As a Analytics Solution professional in our Corporate sector, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm

In this position, you’ll constantly be learning how to better apply technologies to financial reporting and then sharing your expertise with our partners.  You will support team dashboards and coordinate data availability for Budget, Forecast, and other ad hoc needs.  As you grow into the role, you will be responsible for the development of recommendations and implementation of automation solutions to guide efficiencies in the semi-automated legacy reporting model, ultimately striking a balance between dashboards and recurring reports.   This encompasses improvement and/or rationalization of existing reporting, development of new recurring decks or schedules, and working with colleagues world-wide on the deliverables.  To accomplish these tasks, you’ll partner across P&A teams to understand the requirements and execute in a timely manner to meet partner needs.  Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to work on multiple complex projects, interact with senior leaders throughout the firm, and gain great exposure to multiple functions across Corporate.  You should be comfortable working in a fast paced environment with evolving priorities.  Re-engineering financial reporting processes, building automation, enhancing controls, and documenting are a key aspects of this role.  

Job responsibilities:

• Oversees all technology components of diverse, complex automation projects, execution, timing, functionality and  quality. Communicates with end-users to provide timely and accurate information and status updates. Contributes to formulation of strategies for project leadership and other functional areas.
• Ensure adherence to firmwide standards, controls and intelligence automation solutions governance
• Day-to-day responsibility of leading the automation testing effort. Identification of testing automation opportunities and test synergies within the Project.
• Identify, direct, build, and maintain process improvement and automations including planning & analysis financial reporting dashboards to increase operational efficiency
• Support ad-hoc special financial analytical projects and requests as needed. Produce presentations, analysis and supporting materials for senior management that summarize plans and progress
• Provide timely and concise updates and escalate issues appropriately
• Enhance controls and improve risk environment, including maintaining appropriate documentation on key processes that you own

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a subject of a technical nature with at least 6+ years of relevant Financial Analysis and/or Dashboarding experience, preferably in Financial Services
• Knowlege of Alteryx, Tableau, Python is a must
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely using automation.   Tools include:  Microsoft Office (Excel with Essbase & PowerPoint), Data Gathering/Manipulation tools (Alteryx & SQL preferred), and Visualization/Dashboarding platforms (Tableau preferred).   Related RPA & programming skills (UiPath, Python preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Proven track record for executing on special & ad-hoc projects / assignments for senior management
• Team player with the ability to be a respected, trusted partner for the Business, Finance, and Financial Planning & Analysis Teams
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management/prioritization skills. Thrives in an environment that is fast-paced during the reporting cycle or when major deliverables are due

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
   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.