Commercial & Investment Bank Strategy, Vice President

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a portfolio of strategic initiatives that address critical challenges to the firm.

As a Vice President on the Commercial & Investment Bank Strategy team, you will lead mission-critical projects, including but not limited to: assessing growth opportunities strategies – geographic, industry or product; putting together strategic roadmaps by identifying unmet or emerging client needs; refining client segmentation and/or client coverage models; understanding emerging trends or new entrants; assessing operating models, including redesign or automation; and supporting the creation of CEO-level executive communications. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with the Commercial & Investment Banking Operating Committee and senior executives.

Our team comes from top strategy consulting firms, investment banks, and leading undergraduate and graduate programs. The Head of Strategy is responsible for defining the overall strategic direction of the business, reports directly to the Commercial & Investment Banking CEO, and is a member of the Commercial & Investment Banking Operating Committee. The Commercial & Investment Bank comprises Global Banking (combining the Commercial, Corporate, and Investment Bank), Payments, Markets, and Securities Services. These businesses offer lending, payments, investment banking, market-making, financing, custody and securities products and services to a global base of corporate and institutional clients.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives/projects to resolve diverse problems identified by senior managers of the Corporate & Investment Bank
• Lead teams of 1-3 junior strategists to develop solutions in partnership with business leaders
• Develop “trusted advisor” relationships with multiple senior stakeholders
• Gather, synthesize, and creatively analyze data (e.g., financial modeling, valuation analysis) to provide insights, identify issues and arrive at recommendations
• Develop strategic presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Monitor industry trends and shares insightful reports and analyses with broader team and with senior executives
• Coach and mentor less experienced colleagues
• Create and/or contribute to an environment of collaboration and mutual responsibility
• Simultaneously work on multiple projects across the CIB organization

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• At least 6 years of experience from either a premier management consulting firm with experience as a Manager/Engagement Manager/Project Leader, or, investment banking (e.g., M&A, Coverage, Capital Markets) division with experience as a Manager
• Diverse strategic problem solving experience, such as leading multiple CEO/CFO level programs across the financial services sector
• An outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written), influence senior business leaders, work well in cross-functional teams
• Passion to foster an environment of active feedback and continuous development
• Track record of demonstrating a high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in financial services industry 
• MBA or an advanced business degree from a top-tier program
• If coming from investment banking, Financial Institutions Group (FIG) experience preferred

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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 an