Equity Research - Executive Director 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple complex projects and initiatives across departments, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation in technology solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, technology leads, Treasury, and CIO teams to align technology solutions with business needs
• Utilize your deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes to guide teams in developing secure, scalable, and high-quality technology products.
• Develop and uphold data architecture standards, including interfaces, reliability, and governance frameworks, while enhancing the platform’s data sourcing, orchestration, and reporting capabilities.
• Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to enhance platform capabilities, drive performance, and optimize cost and scalability of data products and infrastructure.
• Leverage AWS, Databricks, and other approved technologies to build secure data solutions.
• Design integration strategies for seamless data flow between Treasury, CIO systems, and enterprise applications. Lead the development of scalable coding frameworks while optimizing the cost and scalability of data products and infrastructure.
• Develop technical roadmaps aligned with business and technical needs.
• Provide mentorship to teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise.
• Advanced experience in leading technologists to solve complex business challenges.
• Proven track record of successfully driving change across organizational boundaries
• Hands-on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Deep knowledge of data architecture, best practices, and industry trends.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages, such as Python and Java.
• Expert-level experience with AWS or other public cloud providers, as well as Databricks, Snowflake, Airflow, databases, and analytics.
• Strong communication skills for effectively engaging with senior leaders and executives.
• Experience with hiring, developing, and recognizing talent

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of Finance and Treasury products is advantageous.
• Experience in working on BI and AI/ML solutions with business stakeholders and data scientists.

Job Summary:

As the Head of India ER Investigations, you will lead a team of ER investigators, working closely with HR Business Partners and Advisors. Your role is crucial in managing complex employee relations issues, ensuring a fair and transparent process, and aligning with our global ER strategy. You will be instrumental in enhancing the employee experience and driving our ER priorities, while embodying our principles of empathy, risk-mindedness, impartiality, and trust.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee a team of professionals investigating code of conduct matters with empathy and impartiality.
• Monitor case volumes and ensure adherence to service level agreements, maintaining a risk-minded approach.
• Manage appeals and ensure risk mitigation, engagement, and fairness, building trust within the organization.
• Build high-performing teams through coaching and feedback, fostering an empathetic and supportive environment.
• Advise on ER matters, including grievances, investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring alignment with our values and culture.
• Draft, review, and maintain ER-aligned policies and processes that reflect our mission and principles.
• Develop and deliver training on ER issues and employment law, promoting a culture of trust and understanding.
• Monitor cases for trending issues and develop reports for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Participate in risk and control initiatives and global harmonization efforts, supporting a consistent and trusted ER framework.
• Conduct organizational audits to identify ER issues, listening to employee concerns and addressing them effectively.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 12 or more years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Legal, or Employment Law or deep HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of ER policies and practices.
• Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries and build effective partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a matrixed environment and manage difficult situations.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels and build trusted relationships
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong sense accountability and ownership
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with risk-based frameworks and process improvements.
• Familiarity with integrating systems and data for ER investigations.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and team capacity.

Job responsibilities

• Involves in end-to-end research, development, and maintenance of investment algorithms
• Contributes to development and maintenance of optimization models, take part in building out the research and development framework
• Vets investment algorithmic results thoroughly and contributes to the research data platform design
• Investigates datasets for use in new or existing algorithms, participate in agile practices and liaise with stakeholders to gather & understand the functional requirements
• Takes part in research & code reviews , develop code using high quality standards and best practices, conduct thorough end-to-end unit testing, and provide support during testing and post go-live
• Supports research innovation through the creative and thorough experimentation of cutting-edge hardware, advanced analytics, machine learning techniques, and other methods
• Collaborates with technology teams to ensure appropriate requirements, standards, and integration

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 2+ years applied experience
• Proficient in Python, Git and Jira
• Master’s degree in computer science, computational mathematics, or financial engineering
• Excellent mathematical foundation and hands-on experience working in the finance industry
• Proficient in quantitative, statistical, and ML/AI techniques and their implementation using Python modules such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, SciKit-Learn, etc.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and analytical problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of attention to detail, pride in delivering high quality work and willingness to learn
• An understanding of or exposure to financial capital markets, various financial instruments (such as stocks, ETFs, Mutual Funds, etc.), and financial tools (such as Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.)
• Knowledgeable in SQL

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Professional experience with commercial optimizers (Gurobi, CPLEX) is an added advantage
• Able to shift gears and react quickly to timely requests
• Self-motivated, proactive, responsive-ability to think strategically but also willing to dig into the details and tactics
• Understanding of LaTeX and/or RMarkdown is a plus

Assume a critical role in defining the future of a globally recognized firm and have a direct and significant effect in a realm tailored for top achievers in site reliability.