Latin America Investment Banking Coverage Business Manager - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director for Business Management in Latin America Investment Banking. This pivotal role involves advising senior leaders, driving business strategy, and optimizing performance in a fast-paced environment. You will manage business risks, coordinate strategic initiatives, and build a robust network with stakeholders globally. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute significantly to the growth of investment banking in Latin America. If you thrive under pressure and have a proactive mindset, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a substantial impact.

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage processes and controls with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior management on strategy, controls, and performance.
• Support tracking of P&L, expenses, and key metrics.
• Coordinate events and establish networks with key stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Relationship building

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Are you ready to take on a high-profile, time-pressured role that is pivotal in shaping the future of investment banking in Latin America? As the Executive Director of Business Management for Latin America Investment Banking Coverage, you will be the trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leaders, driving business strategy and growth while optimizing performance. Your expertise will be crucial in managing business risks and controls, ensuring the seamless execution of strategic initiatives across geographical expansion, budgeting, and regulatory agendas. Join us in this dynamic position where you will lead the charge in analyzing client performance, preparing impactful business reviews, and coordinating key events, all while building a robust network with stakeholders across the globe. Embrace the opportunity to influence decision-making and propel our franchise to new heights.

As a Latin America Investment Banking Coverage Business Manager - Executive Director within our team, you will act as a trusted advisor and counterweight to Business Heads. You will identify, escalate, and mitigate business risks and work closely with the business to optimize bottom-line performance by promoting initiatives and developing business strategy. This is a high-profile position, instrumental in assisting/advising senior management and coordinating the deployment of the bank's corporate resources to address strategic and tactical objectives.

Business Management Focus Areas

1. Driving business strategy and growth
2. Optimizing business performance and planning
3. Establishing business priorities and ensuring their delivery
4. Managing business risks and controls

Job Responsibilities

1. Advise the Investment Banking Head and the country, product, and/or industry heads in all aspects of the business: strategy, controls, people, and performance.
2. Serve as the key point of contact for front office and support functions to help identify, facilitate, and achieve business objectives and opportunities.
3. Support the business in tracking P&L, expenses, headcount, and various other key metrics on an ongoing basis.
4. Maintain the deal pipeline, tracking against monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue forecasts.
5. Contribute to the business decision-making process by providing value-added analysis for quarterly business reviews and ad-hoc requests.
6. Provide analysis on JPM's external performance through Dealogic, including tailored competitor analysis.
7. Partner with the Communications and Social Media teams to assist with internal and external communications as needed.
8. Coordinate internal and external events and sponsorships for the business leads.
9. Establish a network with all key stakeholders: Bankers, Compliance, Product Controllers, P&A, Legal, Tax, Tech, etc.
10. Involve in control initiatives impacting the business, partnering alongside Compliance, Legal, and the Control Managers.
11. Work with counterparts in other regions (North America, EMEA, APAC) on global initiatives, best practices, and cross-border revenue sharing.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Proactive and problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify, clearly present, and implement solutions.
2. Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
3. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure.
4. Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships and influence others across multiple disciplines and levels of seniority.
5. Familiarity with the global and Latin America macroeconomic environment.
6. Ability to work well individually and partner effectively within a team.
7. Understanding and appreciation of risks and controls.
8. Disciplined approach to managing processes and controls with a view to continuous improvement.
9. Strong analytical and numerical skills, excellent attention to detail.
10. Experience using MS Office tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

1. Experience working with investment banking teams or wholesale banking is a plus.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.