Business Management - Associate

Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, expanding region? As an Associate in our Finance and Business Management team, you will collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to shape J.P. Morgan’s strategy in MENA. This role offers exposure to senior management, opportunities for career growth, and the chance to contribute to new business initiatives. Join us and help drive innovation, optimize performance, and support our expansion agenda.

As an Associate within the Finance and Business Management team, you will support the Saudi Country Business Manager, General Managers, and Senior Country Officer in executing J.P. Morgan’s strategy across the MENA region. You will work closely with various lines of business and functional teams, providing analysis, reporting, and operational support to drive business growth. In this role, you will gain exposure to senior management, contribute to new business initiatives, and help shape the future of our franchise in the region. You will be empowered to collaborate, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business strategies across all lines of business, supporting the integrated country strategy in partnership with LOB Heads, General Managers, and Senior Country Officer
• Create tailored presentations on franchise and country strategies to support decision-making
• Assess key client performance and analyze country profitability to inform business strategy
• Build and monitor the marketing budget, supporting marketing initiatives and event management
• Review strategic opportunities to strengthen J.P. Morgan’s market position, prepare market analyses, and help implement infrastructure and support models
• Articulate business cases for new initiatives, coordinate integration efforts, and contribute to cross-regional projects
• Liaise with Compliance, Audit, and regulatory authorities, assisting with audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation plans
• Track and report P&L, expenses, and headcount for the MENA franchise, ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of financial and operational metrics
• Prepare materials, take minutes, and follow up on action items for the Local Management Committee; participate in governance forums
• Contribute to governance and risk management in partnership with risk, legal, compliance, OTS, and control teams
• Champion J.P. Morgan’s business principles and foster a healthy, inclusive working environment
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in business management, finance, strategy, or consulting within financial services
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, cross-regional environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable team player with strong project management skills
• Sound understanding of risks, controls, and governance processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience in Global Banking
• Familiarity with cross-regional project delivery and integration efforts
• Experience working with senior management and diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience with financial analysis tools is a plus.
  
  

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

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