The JPMorgan Chase U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy team is responsible for evaluating and implementing changes to various benefit programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability), monitoring plan performance, regulations and marketplace trends, and taking an active part in the design and implementation of the firm’s overall wellness initiatives. The JPMC Medical Plan and Wellness Program is designed to meet the needs of over 150,000 U.S. employees and is recognized for its commitment to employee health and well-being. 

As the Benefits Strategy Associate you will work with the Benefits Strategy Manager and other team members on strategic initiatives in the U.S. healthcare space. Initiatives include evaluation and implementation of potential new offerings and enhancements to the JPMC U.S. benefits program. The role may also involve assisting in, and developing a working knowledge of, the existing benefit plans. 

Some recent initiatives: Designing a new medical plan and wellness program, enhancing family building benefits, enhancing gender affirming benefits, and launching a virtual advanced primary care solution. 

Job responsibilities 

Gathering research on market trends and synthesizing benchmarking information  Conducting vendor due diligence, including evaluating responses from Requests for Proposal / Requests for Information  Developing presentations for senior management review and approval  Assisting with implementation efforts (e.g., project managing across internal and external vendors, drafting/reviewing communications materials and intranet content, assisting with contracting efforts, coordinating with vendors) Partnering with internal stakeholders including Morgan Health, Wellness, Benefits Delivery &  Customer Service, Benefits Data Analysis/Reporting, Communications, Legal, Sourcing, Technology, IT Security, Finance, Corporate Strategy

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelors degree Minimum 3+ years experience in a strategy or U.S. benefits role  Experience working in a strategic, analytical or metric driven position Strong verbal and written communication skills  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong project management skills, with a high level of attention to detail Ability to multi-task, work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple deliverables Solid knowledge of standard desktop applications: MS Office, Powerpoint, Excel