Operations Research Scientist Associate - Workforce Planning jobs at Jpmorgan in India, Mumbai

As an Operations Research Analyst within the WFP Data Science team, you will tackle complex and high-impact projects. You will assess unstructured problems, develop practical strategies, and propose solutions to enhance decision-making processes. Collaborate with management to prioritize, time, and deliver next-gen operations research solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and development of optimization models and simulation models.
• Support OR projects individually or part of a project team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the business requirements and clearly define the objectives of any solution.
• Identify and select the correct method to solve the problem while staying up to data on the latest OR methodologies.
• Ensure the robustness of any mathematical solution.
• Develop and communicate recommendations and OR solutions in easy-to-understand-way leveraging data to tell a story.
• Lead and persuade others while positively influencing the outcome of team efforts and help frame a business problem into a technical problem resulting in a feasible solution.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Master’s Degree with 4+ years or Doctorate (PhD) with 2+ years of experience in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Financial Engineering, Management Science, and related disciplines operating as an operations research professional.
• Experience supporting OR projects with multiple team members.
• Hands-on experience developing simulation models, optimization models and/or heuristics.
• Deep understanding of math and theory behind Operations Research techniques
• Proficient in Open Source Software(OSS) programming languages like Python, R or Scala.
• Experience with commercial solvers likeGUROBI, CPLEX, XPRESS, or MOSEK & familiarity with basic data table operations (SQL, Hive, etc.).
• Demonstrated relationship building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Advanced expertise with Operations Research techniques.
• Prior experience building Reinforcement Learning Models.
• Extensive knowledge of Stochastic Modelling.
• Previous experience leading highly complex cross-functional technical projects with multiple stakeholders.

As a member of the Trade and Transaction Support group within the Alternatives Operations team, you will support multiple processes and project deliverables while aligning with organizational goals. You will gain exposure to various alternatives product types and ensure accurate transaction capture and reconciliation. Your role involves working closely with internal and external teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.

Job Responsibilities:

• Capture all transactions accurately in Risk Management Systems.
• Perform trade support for investor and fund transactions.
• Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, ensuring accuracy.
• Escalate urgent matters requiring senior management involvement.
• Communicate clearly with support teams for query resolution.
• Serve as a central point of contact for Alternatives Operations.
• Oversee and govern multiple vendors and service providers.
• Build understanding of trading structures from financial and operational perspectives.
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive completion.
• Partner with front offices and technology teams globally.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Business institution.
• Demonstrate minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial services.
• Understand front-to-back operations processes.
• Communicate effectively with strong written and verbal skills.
• Analyze and solve problems with a control mindset.
• Manage concurrent assignments effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Pay strong attention to detail and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Influence and lead discussions across organizational levels.
• Collaborate with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Adapt to changing business and technical environments.
• Display a solid sense of ownership and self-motivation.
• Prioritize work efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Summary:

As a Risk & Controls Associate in the Payments CORE Program team, you will support the CORE/RCSA program, focusing on data quality analysis, CORE upkeep and global collaboration with Control Managers. You will be instrumental in driving improvements and ensuring compliance with firmwide standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and enhance the Compliance and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE) process across Payments Business & Operations stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Payments Control Managers to address and track remediation of risk, compliance, and control issues.
• Interpret and disseminate Firmwide CORE Standards and Procedures to Control Managers.
• Undertake various Risk and Control Program initiatives and present the outcome to senior stakeholders
• Review and close out all Program and self-identified CORE hygiene items.
• Become a subject matter expert in the CORE application and provide guidance to Control Managers.
• Support data quality analysis and reporting as needed.
• Assist with control issues, ensuring appropriate prioritization and escalation.
• Conduct qualitative assessments on high-risk compliance and control areas.
• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis.
• Familiarity with Risk and Control Assessment processes.
• Self-starter with the ability to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Proficient in oral and written communication and presentation.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in Operational Risk and Controls with working knowledge of CORE preferable.
• Ability to drive CORE related agenda and deliverables.
• Experience in developing partnerships with global teams.

Job responsibilities:

• Build and maintain tools, UIs and frameworks supporting our systematic risk taking in our Rates trading businesses.
• Build and maintain systematic strategies and performance monitoring and attribution systems.
• Enhance the robustness and integration of the tools and models within the wider Rates trading group.
• Process, clean and analyse large datasets used in the context of alpha research.
• Work closely with traders to learn, understand and improve relevant tools and models.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Extensive professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Python
• Experience with data analysis techniques along with relevant data science libraries (numpy, pandas, etc.) and visualization tools (dash, panel)
• Knowledge of database systems (KDB)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with traders, quantitative researchers and software developers
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding work ethic
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Knowledge of Fixed Income / Rates
• Experience with high-frequency trading, algorithmic trading or electronic trading
• Proficiency in Java
• Experience working collaboratively on common codebases using git

As a Trade Lifecycle Manager III within JPMorganChase, you will be a key player in managing the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your role will involve complex tasks such as coordinating cash movements in and out of client accounts, preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts, and collaborating with other business lines to ensure proper funding. You will leverage your deep understanding of trade lifecycle principles and practices to make impactful decisions that affect our operations and financial management. Your advanced skills in areas such as process improvement, automation, and project management will be crucial in driving efficiency and innovation in our operations. As a leader, you will manage a diverse team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Your ability to influence and manage internal stakeholders will be key to achieving our strategic objectives.

Job responsibilities

* Lead the execution of complex tasks involving cash movements in and out of client accounts, leveraging advanced knowledge of trade lifecycle principles and practices.

* Drive the development and implementation of process improvement strategies, utilizing advanced proficiency in automation and project management to enhance operational efficiency.

* Oversee the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes, ensuring all trades are processed on respective platforms.

* Utilize advanced market product knowledge to maintain compliance with current industry practices and regulations, and to inform strategic decision-making.

* Manage a diverse team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and leveraging advanced skills in change management to navigate organizational shifts.

* Possess strong analytical and numerical skills

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

* 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in managing operations functions of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across various asset classes, with expertise in coordinating complex cash movements and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts.

* Proven track record in process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, alongside advanced skills in stakeholder management to influence and drive strategic objectives.

* Extensive experience in managing diverse teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, and understanding the impact of trade support actions on other infrastructure groups like Finance, Market Risk, and Legal.

* Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration, as well as attention to detail and a sense of ownership in high-pressure, dynamic environments.

* Comprehensive understanding of key elements in infrastructure groups such as Credit Risk, Operational Risk, and Collateral, recognizing the impact of trade support team actions on these areas.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong financial markets product knowledge and understanding of transaction lifecycle in Markets and/or subject matter expertise in Fixed Income, Equities, OTC/ETD and/or Mutual Funds.
• Strong relationship management and partnership with a large array of constituents; ability to manage by influence to promote change and proactively identify and escalating issues.