U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy Vice President, Measurement and Initiatives

U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy Vice President, Measurement and Initiatives

Jersey City, NJ, United States and 1 more

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Job Information

Job Identification

210785722

Job Category

Benefits & Employee Services

Business Unit

Corporate Sector

Posting Date

09/11/2026, 04:28 PM

Locations

545 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310, US

10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Shift

Day

Base Pay/Salary

Jersey City,NJ $111,625.00-$170,000.00; Chicago,IL $99,750.00-$160,000.00

Job Description

The JPMorgan Chase benefits program is a key part of our employee value proposition, helping us attract and retain top talent. Our offerings include a broad range of healthcare and insurance benefits that support the well-being of employees and their families. Our Benefits team evaluates, manages, and implements changes across multiple benefit programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability). The team also monitors plan performance, regulatory developments, and marketplace trends, and partners on the design and delivery of the firm’s wellness initiatives. Our U.S.

medical and wellness programs serve more than 180,000 employees.

As a Vice President on the U.S. Benefits Design and Strategy team, you will blend strategy, analytics, and hands-on execution to evaluate, launch, measure, and scale U.S. healthcare initiatives and innovations aimed at improving employee health outcomes and the healthcare experience.

Job Responsibilities:

Define and monitor metrics to measure the performance and effectiveness of benefits offerings and initiatives; ensure consistent methodologies and enable objective comparison of financial and clinical outcomes across vendors and programs

Lead the annual healthcare cost projection cycle in partnership with actuarial consultants; build a comprehensive understanding of cost drivers and trends, design and model strategic scenarios, and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership

Operationalize approved rate changes by ensuring accurate configuration and loading across Finance systems (internal cost management) and Benefits administration systems (employee contributions) for annual enrollment

Research and evaluate ad hoc benefits offerings and program enhancements; quantify value, define success measures, and prepare materials for senior leadership review and approval

Analyze healthcare data sets, including medical claims, to generate insights on program and plan performance; partner with plan managers to develop strategies and recommendations, and prepare presentations summarizing findings and proposed actions

Manage cross-functional deliverables with internal and external stakeholders; interpret reporting and financials; support risk/compliance efforts and plan audits; and drive operational excellence

Collaborate with partners across benefits data and reporting, benefits delivery and customer service, wellness, finance, HR technology, IT security, legal, and sourcing

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree required

6+ years (or progressively responsible experience) in corporate benefits, benefits consulting, or health plan/health insurance field; experience in strategic, metric-driven roles, with a particular focus on self-insured actuarial and financial analysis

Deep understanding of the healthcare marketplace, along with a demonstrated track record of deep and thoughtful analysis of the healthcare marketplace, as it relates to large employer plans

Builder’s mindset that experiments, measures, learns, and iterates, bringing fresh, practical approaches to solve complex problems

Ability to effectively lead and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously

Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills and a high level of attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Large firm experience (50,000+ employees)

Experience working in corporate benefits, with a particular focus on strategy and analytics, is strongly preferred

Progress toward or completion of actuarial exams, with an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation preferred

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years in corporate benefits, consulting, or health insurance with focus on self-insured actuarial and financial analysis
• Deep understanding and analytical experience of the healthcare marketplace for large employer plans
• Strong leadership, collaboration, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple deliverables independently