Corporate Responsibility Strategy, Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.5 trillion and operations worldwide. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department supports JPMC’s business objectives by advancing a more durable and safe financial system and an economy that works for all, so the firm can best serve its customers, clients and communities around the world  The department includes sub-departments focused on policy advocacy and lobbying, philanthropy, sustainability, impact finance, community engagement and data analysis and research. 

CR Strategy serves as a key advisor and internal consulting function for Corporate Responsibility and the lines of business on a range of projects that address the top priorities of senior management and advance the mission of the department. Projects may include those related to strategic planning, organizational design, strategic business deep dives, and cross-line of business initiatives within CR and across the firm. 

CR Strategy is seeking an Associate to help solve complex problems and implementation issues critical to Corporate Responsibility and to the firm. The position represents an excellent opportunity for candidates to:

• Apprentice under and impact the agendas of senior management

• Drive execution of the Department’s and Firm’s highest priorities and top strategic initiatives

• Develop expertise in a variety of subject matter areas and functions

Key responsibilities will include:

• Define and deconstruct problems in order to drive to solutions 

• Execute creative analyses using a mix of quantitative and qualitative data and provide insight to identify issues and arrive at recommendations 

• Identify implications and “so whats” of data and analysis 

• Develop strategic presentations for use with CR and broader JPMC audiences

• Simultaneously work on multiple projects within the Department as well as those that extend to other Lines of Business and Corporate strategy organizations 

Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of diverse problem-solving experience from work in management consulting, corporate / in-house strategy or similar roles

• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written)

• Excellent and efficient PowerPoint and Excel skills 

• Outstanding judgment, organizational skills, and independent decision-making ability

• Openness to an environment of active developmental feedback from peers and managers

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way

• Experience working in philanthropy, government, non-profit or policy organizations is a plus