Payments Data & Analytics- Data Scientist Associate

Job Description
Payments is a global data-driven business focused on responsible innovation, driving business impact, and helping our clients move money across currencies and countries to pay their suppliers, employees, and collect receivables. Within our Payments Data & Analytic team, we have a track record of responsible innovation driving tangible business and client outcomes. Our products and insights reach thousands of clients globally, affecting how we conduct business, moving trillions of dollars a day.
As a Data Scientist in Corporate & Investment Bank Payments Data and Analytics; you will learn how money moves through our network and around the world - working in close partnership with teams selling, developing and creating Payments products, including consumer-to-business payments, FX, trade finance and more, turning data into insights to impact the strategy and direction of JPM products. You should also be curious and creative, capable of organizing stakeholder problems into clear business objectives and creating analytics solutions that deliver immediate value. You have a strong desire to bring your ideas to life, preferring rapid development of prototypical solutions refined through collaboration with teammates and stakeholders. You are comfortable reaching out to subject matter experts to build your business knowledge, understand pain points representing analytic opportunities, and excited to develop subject matter expertise in a world-class Payment's organization, contributing to innovative analytics.
Job responsibilities:

• Develop analytic projects and recommend solutions by understanding business objectives and developing robust analyses to support project goals.
• Contribute creative solutions to the firm's biggest problems: where could our existing solutions do better?
• Develop queries, tables, and visualizations to craft actionable customer insights that support merchant growth agendas as an individual contributor.
• Create actionable recommendations to merchants on how to optimize their marketing strategy.
• Collaborate with data owners, department managers and other stakeholders to contribute to the development of data models and algorithms.
• Adhere to change control and testing processes for modifications to code and products.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics or similar technical or quantitative field with minimum 2 years' of relevant work experience.
• Experience in writing complex SQL queries, with knowledge of assessing and sourcing data, optimizing data structures, and managing database query performance.
• Expertise in quantitative research techniques and analytics using Python.
• Proven strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to translate strategy into deliverables.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to clearly present analytical findings and make business recommendations and prepare executive level communications.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and cultivate strong partnerships.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Ability to perform rapid prototyping in Tableau.
• Experience in the payments industry and/or technology-enabled industries is desirable.
• Familiarity with Databricks, pySpark and foundational understanding of cloud services.
• Attention to detail with a proven ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly.
• Ability to clearly develop and document analytic requirements with stakeholders.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.