JPMorgan Risk Management & Compliance - Financial Planning Analysis Associate 

United States, Delaware 

816312729

As an associate within the Corporate Risk sector, you will be tasked with responsibilities in financial planning and analysis, location strategy and real estate oversight, and organizational optimization initiatives. This role involves assisting Planning & Analysis leads with reporting and analyzing key performance metrics, including direct and indirect expenses, headcount, allocations to front office lines of business, budgeting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to consolidate and present data in various formats, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze performance and forecasts for direct and indirect expenses within Corporate Risk, including expense and headcount variance explanations, trend analysis, and monthly forecast updates.
• Assist with annual planning processes, including run rate analysis, identifying expense savings opportunities, and refining allocation methodologies.
• Complete the monthly financial close, including management reporting adjustments, forecast/outlook updates, and General Ledger review and investigations.
• Collaborate with Corporate Risk Planning & Analysis leads to identify, measure, and define allocation methodologies for services provided to lines of business; analyze allocation reports for material variances from the plan.
• Verify that the cost center hierarchy for Corporate Risk complies with legal entity requirements and aligns with reporting expectations; track hierarchy changes and headcount movements.
• Identify ongoing process improvements and automation opportunities, and perform ad-hoc analysis to provide insightful information with appropriate metrics.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Undergraduate degree required
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience
• Ability to think strategically, initiate change, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the role requires regular interaction with Corporate Risk management and staff, as well as Corporate Finance Planning & Analysis teams
• Self-motivated individual who demonstrates initiative and can thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) with experience in Hyperion/Essbase and SAP

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prefered degree in Finance or Accounting
• Prior Planning & Analysis experience is a plus.
• Experience with Intelligent Solutions: Familiarity with Alteryx, Tableau, or Qlik Sense is a plus