J.P. Morgan
Compensation Associate
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Compensation Associate
Location: London - Bank Street
Role Type: Contract - 12 months
Work Setup: Onsite - 5 days in the office
Who We Are
JP Morgan is a global financial services firm offering investment banking, asset management, and wealth management. It provides innovative financial solutions and expertise to corporations, governments, and individuals worldwide.
What you'll do
- Support compensation activities including new hires, promotions, transfers, budgeting, forecasting, and talent retention.
- Analyse compensation data, market trends, and business needs to identify issues and develop practical recommendations.
- Prepare clear analysis, models, and presentations to support senior decision-making and HR advisory activity.
- Advise HR partners on compensation practices, policies, and regulatory requirements across EMEA.
- Contribute to firmwide compensation projects, including policy updates, process improvements, and systems development.
- Drive greater efficiency and consistency across compensation processes, including improved reporting and appropriate use of AI.
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What you bring
- Experience in HR, Compensation, or Finance within financial services, with strong analytical and data management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Excel capability; experience with Business Objects or other reporting tools is desirable.
- Understanding of compensation processes, market data, regulatory requirements, or year-end compensation planning within a financial services environment.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across HR and the wider business.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.
- High attention to detail, confidentiality, and controls, combined with a proactive, commercially focused approach in a fast-paced environment.
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What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
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