Global Finance & Business Management Apprenticeship Program-London

JPMorganChase; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking passionate students for an Apprentice role in Global Finance and Business Management. Candidates will work across various teams, contributing to operational effectiveness and gaining crucial skills for a successful career. The ideal candidate will have strong academic qualifications, a passion for data analysis, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Training and mentoring

Access to senior leaders

Opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Mathematics at grade 6 and English Language at grade 4.
• 3 A-levels at grades A, B, B or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of financial statements and accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues across various lines of business.
• Drive growth and ensure operational effectiveness.
• Manage risk and contribute to firm-wide success.

Skills

Data analysis

Accounting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Education

5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

3 A-levels at grades A, B, B

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

We're looking for passionate students in their last year at school or college, who are looking to kick‑start their careers in Global Finance and Business Management, whilst undertaking their professional accountancy qualification (Level 4 AAT). Completion of the qualification is mandatory as part of this Program.

As an Apprentice in Global Finance & Business Management, you'll work with colleagues across various lines of business—driving growth, ensuring operational effectiveness, managing risk and maintaining our global reputation for excellence. You'll gain insight into how our businesses come together to serve our clients around the world and will have the opportunity to contribute to firm‑wide success.

Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We welcome diverse perspectives that can help us provide innovative solutions for our stakeholders. We'll give you what you need to succeed including training, mentoring, access to senior leaders and projects that engage all your skills.

Through joining the 2‑year Program, you will have the unique opportunity to sharpen your technical, analytical and leadership skills through a combination of in‑depth industry training, mentorship and hands‑on experience. You'll build your foundational knowledge, professional skills and experiences in one of the following Finance teams:

• Product Control is responsible for ensuring overall integrity and validity of the risk associated to daily/weekly/monthly P&L and Balance Sheet. As a product controller you will provide crucial support to the trading desk, Financial Control, Market Risk, and other functions, fostering strong communication and collaboration. A rotation in PC is a mandatory part of the program.
• Legal Entity Control is responsible for financial oversight of their legal entity and is tasked with ensuring that a strong control environment exists as it relates to all businesses, products and operational areas that impact the Legal Entity financials and regulatory reporting of the firm.
• Financial Control is responsible for ensuring overall integrity and validity of the general ledger and controls over the transaction cycle; performing critical reporting and controls functions.
• Planning and Analysis creates meaningful analysis and reporting in support of our businesses. Coordinate with partners across the firm to provide financial and strategic analysis, and coordination of financial planning and forecasting.
• Regulatory Reporting & Capital Policy is responsible for the preparation and submission of reporting to regulators, monitoring of regulatory capital requirements, interpretation, application and implementation of rules and policies, in parallel to providing guidance to the businesses.
• Program Management contributes to programs that are large scale initiatives that drive cross line of business or firm‑wide agendas for implementation of new regulations, standards or policies.
• Business Management are trusted advisors to business heads by identifying, escalating, and mitigating business risks. They optimize business performance by leading key initiatives. This role requires strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Top performing Apprentices have the opportunity to be promoted to Analyst level at the end of the 2‑year Program. In addition, after completing the Apprenticeship Program, high‑performing Apprentices will have the opportunity to join the Global Finance and Business Management Graduate Program. The Graduate Program provides an opportunity to undertake 3 one‑year rotations within Finance and Business Management, whilst completing the CIMA qualification. It also provides further opportunity for top performers to promote to Associate level.

About You

You’ll need a passion for data analysis and accounting, a willingness to learn and a can‑do attitude in order to thrive in our dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, to include Mathematics at a grade 6 (B) & English Language at a grade 4 (C)
• 3 A‑levels at grades A, B, B or I.B equivalent (or equivalent qualifications that equate to 128 UCAS) predicted or achieved (please ensure that you include the grades in your CV)
• Meeting the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship Levy Funding
• A well‑rounded academic background with an interest in financial management
• Basic understanding of financial statements, accounting procedures, internal and external reporting, and variance analysis
• Excel, PowerPoint and Word proficiency
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Leadership experience in school or community organization
• Outside interests and achievements beyond academia that demonstrate the kind of person you are and the difference you could bring to the team.

Additional Information

JPMorgan Chase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills, backgrounds and professional experiences. We strive to hire qualified, diverse candidates, and we will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities. Visit jpmorgan.com/careers for upcoming events, career advice, our locations and more. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme.