Business Manager

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is looking for a Business Management Associate to join their team. This role focuses on optimizing business performance and driving key initiatives. Responsibilities include project management, creating presentations, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in a COO role, along with strong skills in MS Office. Join us to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related area.
• Significant experience in Business Management or COO role.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality presentations with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to executive requests related to project management.
• Organize complex information strategically for presentations.
• Identify key business risks and facilitate resolutions.
• Support audit and compliance deliverables.

Skills

Business management

Project management

Presentation development

Communication skills

Excel skills

Organization

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Economics

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

Join a team where your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills will make a real impact. As a Business Management Associate, you will help shape the direction of our business by supporting key initiatives and collaborating with leaders across the organization. This is your opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, develop your expertise, and contribute to meaningful projects. Be part of a group that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Take the next step in your career with us.

As an Associate in Business Management, you join a team dedicated to optimizing business performance and driving key initiatives. You will act as a trusted adviser, helping us identify, escalate, and mitigate business risks while supporting our leaders in achieving their goals. Together, we create value by delivering high-quality solutions and fostering a culture of collaboration. This role offers you the chance to grow your skills and make a tangible difference.

Job responsibilities

• Provide high-level responsiveness to executive ad-hoc requests related to project management, presentation development, and business analysis
• Organize complex information in a strategic and compelling way, demonstrating strong design acumen and expertise in Excel and PowerPoint
• Create wireframes and mock-ups quickly and iteratively for management presentations, reports, and dashboards
• Communicate effectively with key business partners to understand projects and drive next steps
• Project manage and deliver key work streams and tasks
• Identify key business risks and drive resolution of mitigating controls
• Support audit, regulatory, and compliance deliverables; help drive action plans within the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework
• Coordinate team activities and prepare materials for town halls, employee recognition, and strategy sessions
• Collect and maintain internal resources and documentation on collaboration sites such as SharePoint
• Participate in collaborative initiatives with team members and global managers, seeking ways to simplify, improve, and add value to business processes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related area
• Significant experience in Business Management or COO role
• Proven ability to deliver timely, high-quality presentations and reporting for various projects and stakeholders, with strong attention to detail and design excellence
• Demonstrated skill in engaging with different stakeholder groups and driving agendas
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
• Ability to articulate and demonstrate thoughtful rationale in design decisions
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in all MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Pivot Tables
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and able to work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting audit, regulatory, or compliance deliverables
• Familiarity with the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework
• Experience with SharePoint or similar collaboration tools
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment
• Track record of driving process improvement and simplification initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development