As a Junior Economist, Senior Associate in the Consumer & Business Intelligence (CBI) Team, you’ll assist other economists in creating the analytical views and storytelling for Small Businesses and/or Consumer-related sectors through the lens of our internal data. CBI is a new organization that monitors, coordinates, and develops a holistic internal & external view of the financial well-being of consumers and small businesses. As a member of a new team, your adaptability, flexibility, comfort with ambiguity, and creative problem-solving skills will be key to your success. You will report to the Senior Economist with the following responsibilities:
- Monitor and analyze key business segments (such as specific industries or luxury spenders) and near-term deep dives (such as a spotlight on individuals disproportionately impacted by inflation)
- Contribute to an analytical agenda, in partnership with broader team and analytics groups in other lines of business
- Create automated analytical artifacts that monitor the health of key segments to the business
- Contribute analytical views and talking points in support of investor relations and external affairs
- Support research efforts related to the health of consumers and businesses across the JPMC organization
- Contribute to the editorial calendar for Consumer and Business Intelligence
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; could include prior experience in consumer/business finance, economics, analytics, or other related field
- Minimum 1 year of experience in economic research and/or economic analysis outside of an academic setting
- Advanced analytical mindset; you love digging into the data and defining what it tells you
- Excellent writing and communication skills; ability to effectively translate complex data into actionable insights and strategies for varied audiences; Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with all levels of employees, including executive audiences and across multiple stakeholder groups
- Ability to quickly translate and communicate microeconomic and macroeconomic trends in consumer & business data
- Foundational understanding of market economics & econometric modeling of fundamental economic relationships
- Appreciation for and experience looking at data related to business finance, travel, dining, shopping, autos, and/or homes
- Exceptional problem solving skills and ability to adjust to evolving business and financial climate