Business Manager – Senior Associate

JP Morgan Chase Bank; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

JP Morgan Chase in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate in the Finance and Business Management team to support the expansion agenda and work with senior leaders.

You will assist with analysis, reporting, and governance across lines of business, preparing materials, and helping drive initiatives. This is an early‑career role offering mentorship and hands‑on learning from senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business management, strategy, or consulting within financial services.
• Experience with direct exposure to, and a strong understanding of, the core commercial and investment banking business.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, cross‑regional environment with guidance from senior team members.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies across all lines of business, supporting the integrated country strategy in partnership with senior team members.
• Prepare meeting materials, take minutes, and follow up on action items for the Local Management Committee; participate in governance forums as appropriate.
• Help create presentations on franchise and country strategies to support decision‑making.
• Support the assessment of key client performance and analysis of country profitability.
• Contribute to market analyses and help implement infrastructure and support models under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Help prepare business cases for new initiatives, coordinate integration efforts, and support cross‑regional projects.
• Track and report P&L, expenses, and headcount for the Saudi Arabian franchise, ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of financial and operational metrics.
• Support the Country Line of Business platforms, including CIB, and AWM; coordinate with Senior Business Manager, CEO and SCO as needed.
• Liaise with Compliance, Audit, and regulatory authorities, assisting with audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation plans as needed.
• Work to improve the client experience around client onboarding, cross‑LOB client service issues, and timely resolution.
• Support governance and risk management activities in partnership with risk, legal, compliance, OTS, and control teams.
• Assist in building and monitoring the marketing budget, supporting marketing initiatives and event management.
• Uphold JP Morgan Chase’s business principles and contribute to a healthy, inclusive working environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you early in your career and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, expanding region? As an Associate in our Finance and Business Management team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders to support J.P. Morgan’s strategy in Saudi Arabia. This role offers hands‑on learning, mentorship, and exposure to senior management. Join us to develop your skills, contribute to new business initiatives, and help drive our expansion agenda.

As an Associate within the Finance and Business Management team, you will provide essential support in executing J.P. Morgan’s strategy in Saudi Arabia. You will collaborate with various lines of business and functional teams, assisting with analysis, reporting, and operational tasks to help drive business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to gain exposure to senior management, learn about new business initiatives, and build a strong foundation for future career growth.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies across all lines of business, supporting the integrated country strategy in partnership with senior team members

• Prepare meeting materials, take minutes, and follow up on action items for the Local Management Committee; participate in governance forums as appropriate

• Help create presentations on franchise and country strategies to support decision‑making

• Support the assessment of key client performance and analysis of country profitability

• Contribute to market analyses and help implement infrastructure and support models under the guidance of senior colleagues

• Help prepare business cases for new initiatives, coordinate integration efforts, and support cross‑regional projects

• Track and report P&L, expenses, and headcount for the Saudi Arabian franchise, ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of financial and operational metrics

• Support the Country Line of Business platforms, where applicable, including CIB (GB, Payments, Markets, SS), and AWM. Answerable to the Senior Business Manager, CEO and the SCOfor all business relatedmatters in the country

• Liaise with Compliance, Audit, and regulatory authorities, assisting with audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation plans as needed

• Work to improve the client experience (in conjunction with regional initiatives) around client on‑boarding, cross LOB client service issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner

• Support governance and risk management activities in partnership with risk, legal, compliance, OTS, and control teams

• Assist in building and monitoring the marketing budget, supporting marketing initiatives and event management

• Uphold J.P. Morgan’s business principles and contribute to a healthy, inclusive working environment

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business management, strategy, or consulting within financial services

• Experience with direct exposure to, and a strong understanding of, the core commercial and investment banking business.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving skills

• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced, cross‑regional environment with guidance from senior team members

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and adaptable team player with an eagerness to learn and develop project management skills

• Basic understanding of risks, controls, and governance processes

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience (including internships) in global banking or consulting

• Familiarity with cross-regional project delivery and integration efforts is a plus

• Exposure to working with senior management and diverse stakeholder groups

• Experience with financial analysis tools is an advantage