Global Banking - Corporate Development and Partnerships - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Associate in Partnerships and Corporate Development for their Global Banking division. This role involves executing high-impact partnerships and supporting strategic growth initiatives. Ideal candidates should have experience in fintech and corporate development with a proven track record in managing partnerships.

The role offers the chance to collaborate across teams, conduct market analysis, and develop relationships that drive successful partnerships. Applicants should possess strong analytical skills and a passion for fintech.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fintech, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or related field.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strength in identifying emerging opportunities in the fintech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute strategic partnerships aligned with growth objectives.
• Conduct market research to find trends and potential fintech partners.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure integration of partnership initiatives.

Skills

Strong background in fintech

Corporate development

Strategic partnerships

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Are you passionate about fintech and ready to execute high-impact partnerships that accelerate growth at JPMorganChase Global Banking? If so, you’re in the right spot.

As an Associate in Partnerships and Corporate Development – Global Banking, you unleash your passion for fintech through business development, research, analysis, and collaboration across one of the world’s most innovative financial organizations. This role is pivotal in supporting the strategic growth and innovation efforts of JPMorgan's Global Bank. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fintech, corporate development, and strategic partnerships, with a proven track record of driving successful collaborations and initiatives.

Job responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships that align with the bank’s growth objectives and enhance our service offerings.
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential partners in the fintech space.
• Connect into fintech ecosystem to inform research and ensure early engagement with new opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including product, technology, controls, and legal, to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Develop and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to drive strategy alignment and successful outcomes.
• Support the negotiation and structuring of partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic goals, commercial outcomes, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and report on the performance of partnerships, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and optimization.
• Assist in the development and execution of corporate development strategies, including acquisition and investment opportunities.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in fintech, corporate development, consulting, investment banking, or a related field.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with organizational partners and senior stakeholders across product, sales, operations, and technology teams.
• Strength in cultivating connections within the fintech ecosystem to inform research and identify emerging opportunities.
• Analytical approach to problem solving, able to assess competitive landscape, recognize patterns and evolving opportunities, and offer creative solutions.
• Experience in creating business cases and assessing revenue opportunities, risks (including implementation challenges), and mitigants to those risks.
• Exceptional financial analysis ability; capable of translating abstract, high-level concepts into tangible and actionable project plans.
• Proactive and capable of working independently with a strong drive to deliver results.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven experience in managing strategic partnerships and corporate development initiatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field