Global Philanthropy - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader seeks a Global Philanthropy Associate to drive the philanthropic efforts focused on enhancing careers and skills as well as supporting small businesses. You will engage with organizations, manage grants, and develop strategies to ensure impactful projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in grant-making and a solid understanding of economic inclusion topics. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Work experience with non-profit or social impact organizations in Europe.
• Experience related to entrepreneurship programs is a plus.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, execute and monitor grants aligned to Corporate Responsibility.
• Source and structure partnerships with leading organizations.
• Conduct due diligence and risk analysis.
• Manage live grants to ensure delivery and impact measurement.
• Support development of materials telling the story of philanthropic initiatives.

Skills

Grant-making experience

Knowledge of economic inclusion topics

Proficiency in English

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in other European languages

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

As a Global Philanthropy - Associate in the Global Philanthropy team you will support the work focused on the Careers and Skills and Small Business pillars to contribute to the management, development and implementation of the firm’s philanthropic programs in selected countries in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, execute and monitor grants that are aligned to Corporate Responsibility’s broader inclusive economic development agenda
• Source and structure partnerships with leading organizations to address needs in the communities we serve
• Determine success measures for these programs
• Conduct effective due diligence and risk analysis to ensure that the firm’s resources and reputation are protected
• Manage live grants to ensure that the work funded is delivered, monitored and that impact is measured and risks are managed.
• Research and identify opportunities that align with the firm’s Corporate Responsibility strategy, with a particular focus on selected markets in Europe, to support the development of the local grant‑making strategy.
• Support the development of materials for internal and external use that tell a compelling story of the outcomes of our philanthropic initiatives and elevate key collaboration with the broader firm.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop the philanthropic Business Growth and Entrepreneurship strategy for EMEA and contribute to Corporate Responsibility’s broader inclusive economic development agenda.

Qualifications

• Work experience of grant‑making and/or experience working with non‑profit or social impact organisations particularly in European countries.
• Experience and/or knowledge of economic inclusion topics, in particular employment & skills and/or entrepreneurship programs.
• Proficiency in English (written and oral communications skills).
• Self‑motivated and ability to work both in a team as well as in an independent context.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise.
• Capable of working under pressure and against tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and on complex issues.
• Good balance of analytical, commercial and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent and efficient MS Office user, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills.
• Proficiency in other European language (particularly Italian, French or Spanish) would be considered a strong asset.

The Global Philanthropy team is part of Corporate Responsibility and deploys philanthropic capital to community partners that are delivering innovative models and solutions to advance an economy that works for all. Reaching more than 35 markets around the world, our philanthropic commitments focus on creating systems change and driving sustainable impact in three pillars of work internationally: Business Growth & Entrepreneurship, Careers & Skills and Financial Health.

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.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department mission is to advance a stronger, more durable and safe financial system and an inclusive economy and society for clients, customers 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.