Economic Analyst-Senior Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join a team at the Chase Center for Economic Intelligence where your passion for data and storytelling will shape the financial narrative for consumers and small businesses. Translate complex data into actionable insights that inform executives, business owners, and the public, impacting our understanding of economic trends. We seek creative thinkers who thrive in dynamic environments and connect data to meaningful stories. If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Job summary
As an Economic Analyst, Senior Associate in the Chase Center for Economic Intelligence team, you help us create analytical views and narratives for small businesses using internal data. You collaborate with economists and data scientists to distill data signals into engaging content about economic trends, regions, and verticals. Together, we develop a holistic view of financial well-being and drive innovation in economic analysis. You have the opportunity to contribute to executive communications, external publications, and ongoing research initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Distill and translate data signals into compelling storytelling about economic sectors, regions, and verticals.
• Monitor and analyze key business segments and conduct deep dives on relevant economic topics.
• Respond to requests for support by translating economic data into reports, visuals, presentations, and other content formats.
• Format and publish content in pre-defined templates for internal and external audiences.
• Pull data and prepare talking points for executives and external spokespeople.
• Contribute to team outputs such as earnings reports, weekly executive communications, and external publications.
• Propose new metrics or methodological improvements for measuring business health and trends.
• Maintain strong controls in partnership with internal functions to ensure compliance.
• Work with Data Science and Economics teams to define, design, and maintain economic visualizations.
• Contribute to an actionable research and analytics roadmap focused on innovation and improvement.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 4 years of relevant experience in consumer/business finance, economics, analytics, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in economic research, commentary, or analysis outside of an academic setting.
• Advanced analytical mindset with ability to extract insights from data.
• Comfort with SQL and Tableau, or willingness and aptitude to learn.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for varied audiences.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and strategies.
• Proven ability to analyze and communicate microeconomic and macroeconomic trends.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and multi-tasking capability.
• Enthusiasm for producing quality work.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Coding experience or experience collaborating with data scientists.
• Journalistic or narrative-driven communication experience.
• Experience producing content for executives, media, or business owners.
• Experience with economic visualizations and BI tools.
• Familiarity with business health metrics and economic trend analysis.
• Experience in content production for external publications.
• Ability to propose innovative research methodologies.

ABOUT US

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

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.
The CCB Data & Analytics team responsibly leverages data across Chase to build competitive advantages for the businesses while providing value and protection for customers. The team encompasses a variety of disciplines from data governance and strategy to reporting, data science and machine learning. We have a strong partnership with Technology, which provides cutting edge data and analytics infrastructure. The team powers Chase with insights to create the best customer and business outcomes.