Process Improvement - Associate

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the Process Improvement team to partner with the Business.
As a Process Improvement Associate within our Process Intelligence team, you will work closely with senior management to identify opportunities for business transformation. You will be involved in various aspects of the engagement, conduct interviews, analyze data, and promote process redesign and performance improvement. This role provides an opportunity to build organizational capability through strong relationships with internal clients and team members, and to work with emerging technologies such as Robotics and Machine Learning.
Job responsibilities:

• Own aspects of the engagement, but collaborate as part of a larger project team
• Conduct interviews and side-by-sides with clients and map out current / future state processes
• Analyze Data from various sources utilizing Statistical concepts and Compile presentations and present findings in a clear and concise manner to senior leadership
• Support engagements that drive Quality, Cost, Productivity, Service and Product Delivery projects
• Drive end-to-end process redesign and performance improvement through the identification and elimination of waste (non-value added activities)
• Build organizational capability through strong relationships with internal clients and team members
• Identify key metrics aligned with client initiatives to help establish baselines and estimate appropriate targets.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Bachelor's degree from a competitive school, demonstrating a strong academic and extracurricular track record
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to travel as needed (e.g., ranges of 25% to 50%; will vary by project)
• Project & client management skills - Candidate must be able to scope projects, create workable project plans and execute on such plans. The Associate will be staffed on multiple projects simultaneously, so the ability to balance competing priorities and appropriately set expectations is key. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to closely partner with senior and line managers and other stakeholders on projects. Collaboration with business partners will be critical to ensuring successful project delivery.
• Must have excellent skills with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Understanding of and/or experience with Agile software development is a plus, but not required
• Experience working with Robotics, Machine Learning and other emerging technologies would be ideal
• Experience in financial services, operations, strategy and consulting highly preferred
• Formal LEAN and Six Sigma training a plus, or demonstrated excellent problem solving and communication skills

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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.
About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.