Centralized Research Group - Security & Resiliency Initiative - Vice President

JPMorganChase; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Mumbai is seeking a Vice President to support the Security & Resiliency Initiative by preparing pitch books and conducting research. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in investment banking or consulting, possess a CA or MBA, and demonstrate strong client management capabilities. Responsibilities include project management and client presentations, requiring excellent analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office. An opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment is also offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Research, or related field.
• Excellent academic record.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support in preparing pitch books & marketing materials for senior client bankers.
• Manage day-to-day project management and recommendations.
• Lead client projects and manage multiple associates.

Skills

Investment Banking

Research

Consulting

Client Management

Quantitative Analysis

Analytical Skills

MS Office Suite

Education

CA or MBA qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

The Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI) is a cross-functional, capital-led program that identifies risks in strategic supply chains and deploys financing and advisory solutions—often in partnership with the public sector—to enhance economic security and operational resilience in critical industries. The Vice President in the Centralized Research Group (CRG) supports J.P. Morgan’s SRI business globally by preparing pitch books and marketing materials, conducting deep research, financial valuations, and other supporting materials.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the SRI teams across the globe and support in preparing pitch books & marketing materials that the senior client bankers take to their clients during meetings.
• Drive day-to-day project management and delivery of entire engagement and impactful recommendations.
• Lead one or more client projects, including managing multiple associates / analysts across several workstreams.
• Analyze markets, policies, and supply chains to identify structural risks and resilience opportunities across priority sectors.
• Develop and refine investment theses, business cases, and impact assessments to guide capital allocation.
• Conduct valuation and transaction analyses including DCF, trading comps, transaction comps, and LBOs.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality materials, internal memos, and committee presentations with executive-ready narratives.
• Structure innovative, public-private and blended-finance solutions that align capital, policy, and execution.
• Apply AI/LLM tools to accelerate research, generate insights, and enhance quality and speed of deliverables.
• Coordinate diligence and risk assessments for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of playbooks, templates, and research methods.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Excellent academic record.
• 8+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Research, Consulting, SRI, Big Four experience or related field.
• CA or MBA qualification.
• Strong client management and executive-level communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable with working and partnering with people at all levels, across all functional areas and internationally.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and help develop innovative client solutions.
• Ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical tools to develop solutions.
• Advanced user of MS Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Close attention to detail and ability to work at very high standards of precision under tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Execution-oriented self-starter who likes to take initiative and is able to deliver in efficient and effective ways.
• Ensure the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance within the firm.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

• Experience in sectors critical to economic security (e.g., supply chain, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, critical infrastructure, technology, healthcare).
• Familiarity with supply chain dynamics, industrial policy, national security-related economics, or government programs relevant to public-private investment.
• Exposure to blended finance, risk-sharing structures, and public-private partnerships.
• Experience coordinating complex diligence processes across multiple stakeholders.
• Track record of excellence within investment banking and strong academic foundation. Pursuing / completed additional financial certifications such as CFA, FRM.
• Proficiency with AI/LLM tools and workflows to enhance research, drafting, and analytical tasks is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.