Financial Analysis Analyst

Job summary:

The Firmwide Financial Control  (FFC) team is accountable for the integrity of the books and records of the Firm / LOBs and leading large-scale data, infrastructure, accounting standard and business process change management events. The regional locations covered by FFC include EMEA (Europe/Middle East/Africa), North America and Asia. 

The organization closely examines the general ledger, operating systems and infrastructure controls across the entire lifecycle and diverse product scope of the investment bank to ensure the firm’s financial information is accurately depicted for reporting and regulation purposes. This financial information is used by analysts to assess the firm’s financial position; by management to make sound financial decisions; by investors to make informed decisions; and by regulators to supervise and examine the firm appropriately.    

The most common functions and activities owned by FFC include but are not limited to the following: financial analysis, consolidation, reporting, balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation, general ledger reconciliation reporting & governance, inter-entity control and governance, manual accounting/bookings to the general ledger and operating systems, and executing the month end close process.     

Job responsibilities:

• Work closely with line of business controllers, middle office, and operations to ensure understanding of monthly profit and loss
• Manage the monthly consolidation of JPMorgan Chase income statement and balance sheet
• Understand the allocations methodologies as well ownership of allocation engine for the firm
• Develop and maintain financial reports and schedules 
• Run month end controls, prepare manual entries and assist closing and consolidation adjustments 
• Perform various control procedures to ensure the integrity of reported financial results 
• Participate in all aspects of the production of the monthly financial Flash Report
• Support ad-hoc requests for financial information received from across the firm 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field with 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Chartered Accountancy or CPA degree desirable but not must for the role  
• Proficient in desktop/spreadsheet/database skills
• Basic understanding of the firm’s products
• Comfort liaising with business and risk partners while building and maintaining relationships
• Ability to understand business drivers and requirements and influence others to deliver solutions
• Ability to quickly understand workings of a complex processing system and general ledger systems across the infrastructure and their interrelationships and dependencies

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.