JPMorgan Firmwide Economic Scenarios- Vice President 

United States, New York, New York 

41152384

Job responsibilities:

• Lead the design and execution of economic forecasts that make up the scenarios, working closely with key partners including suppliers of economic variables (JPM Economic/Strategy research teams or other experts) and users (Risk and Finance Lines of Business)
• Monitor and prepare commentary on economic releases and events, monitor evolving risks, stay abreast of trends in economics and financial markets, and anticipate implications for macroeconomic forecasting and scenario design
• Lead communications and meetings across diverse functions, locations and businesses to facilitate discussions, drive priorities and ensure consensus among stakeholders and senior management
• Develop executive-level presentations and explain key elements of the scenarios and economic environment to primary stakeholders including senior management across Lines of Business
• Interact with and guide quantitative model development teams for the development and enhancement of macroeconomic forecasting methodologies
• Lead ad-hoc analysis and conduct economic research as needed

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong quantitative skills: Master’s Degree in Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of work experience in research / forecasting / business analytics for a leading financial institution / central bank / consulting firm or similar, with a strong background / interest in economics
• Experience with econometric forecasting methods, familiarity with macroeconomic and financial market data sources
• Experience with programming languages / statistical software (e.g., EViews, Python, R) and advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to prepare and present executive level presentations
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem solving skills. Inquisitive nature, ability to ask the right questions and escalate issues
• Self-starter, able to work and multi-task in a fast-paced, results-driven environment with a proven track record of executing against deliverables and meeting deadlines under pressure

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• PhD is considered a plus
• Experience with scenario design in the context of CCAR, CECL etc.
• Experience working with structural and semi-structural macroeconomic forecasting models (e.g., DSGE, FRB/US, NiGEM)