CEI Data Scientist Sr Associate

Job Summary:

The Center for Economic Intelligence is a new organization that monitors, coordinates and develops a holistic internal & external view of the financial well-being of consumers and businesses through the lens of JPMC and third party data. As the nation’s largest bank, we are uniquely positioned to inform public perspective on the direction of the economy. During a time of unprecedented macroeconomic uncertainty, identifying emerging trends and economic relationships is of heightened importance. Thus, we are hiring a Senior Associate of Data Science who will help drive the analytics work flow and development by deploying cutting edge approaches to data wrangling, analysis, and visualization of macroeconomic and financial data, including the integration of advanced agentic AI tools and techniques. 

 

Job Responsibilities:

You will report to the Data Science Group Lead with the following responsibilities:

• Recognizing and communicating meaningful trends/patterns in data as it relates to consumer and business health
• Collaborating and exploring emerging trends in income, spend, savings and credit with other economists, econometricians and data scientists
• Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to uncover detailed explanations of broader economic trends
• Integrating advanced AI tools and techniques into the economic research process
• Identifying and validating data sources and quality
• Clearly, carefully and quickly articulate discoveries with solid data support 
• Contribute to the critical thinking and thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment that prides itself on attention to detail and results
• Help develop presentations to summarize and communicate key messages to senior management, sponsors and colleagues
• Actively contribute to the continuous learning mindset of the organization by bringing in new ideas and perspectives that stretch the thinking of the group

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• 4+ years’ experience working in a business strategy and analytics role and a BS degree in a  related field
• Substantial experience with SQL (query/procedure writing)
• Experience with at least one of the following versatile, cross-technology tools/languages - Python, SAS, R or Alteryx
• Clear and succinct written and verbal communication - able to frame and present messages for different audiences
• Critical and analytical thinking
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities and projects
• Ability to maintain detail focus and retain big picture perspective
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments and organizations
• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience in Mortgage Banking or Financial Services industry

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Master’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Experience in Mortgage Banking or Financial Services industry