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Quantitative Analytics Associate

AT JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase

Quantitative Analytics Associate

Bangalore, India

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 our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class. MRGR is a global team of modeling experts within the firm's Risk Management and Compliance organization. The team is responsible for conducting independent model validation and model governance activities to help identify, measure, and mitigate Model Risk in the firm. The objective is to ensure that models are fit for purpose, used appropriately within the business context for which have been approved, and that model users are aware of the model limitations and how they could impact business decisions.

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Job responsibilities

  • Set standards for robust qualitative model development practices and enhance them as needed to meet evolving industry standards
  • Evaluate adherence to development standards including soundness of design, reasonableness of assumptions, reliability of inputs, completeness of testing, correctness of implementation, and suitability of performance metrics
  • Identify weaknesses, limitations, and emerging risks through independent testing, building benchmarks, and ongoing monitoring activities
  • Communicate risk assessments and findings to stakeholders, and document in high quality technical reports
  • Assist the firm in maintaining (i) appropriateness of ongoing qualitative model usage, and (ii) the level of aggregate model risk within risk appetite

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

We are looking for someone excited to join our organization. If you meet the minimum requirements below, you are encouraged to apply to be considered for this role.

  • Undergraduate or Master's degree in business, finance, economics or accounting.
  • Experienced in a business modeling role. Candidates with significantly more experience may be considered for more senior roles
  • Strong communication skills verbally and particularly in writing, with the ability to interface with other functional areas in the firm on model-related issues and write high quality technical reports
  • Risk and control mindset: ability to ask incisive questions, assess materiality of model issues, and escalate issues appropriately
  • Understanding of Python, R, or equivalent
  • Understanding of statistics and econometric modelling

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

The following additional items will be considered but are not required for this role:

  • Prior experience in financial products/markets and regulatory stress testing (CCAR/ICAAP) is a plus


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 professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Client-provided location(s): Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: JPMorgan-210557033
Employment Type: Full Time