Security & Resiliency Initiative - Senior Investment Lead

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in New York seeks a Senior Investment Lead within the Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI) to shape and execute investment strategies across Defense, Future Technology, Supply Chain, and Energy, driving innovation, growth, and resiliency.

The role demands hands-on leadership of investment teams, strong analytical capabilities, and outstanding stakeholder engagement with industry leaders, government officials, and partners to advance America's economic security mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in investment roles, with sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in both public and private markets.
• Experience across multiple sectors; deep specialization in a single sector is not required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop small teams of investment professionals.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to contribute to complex investment strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and execute investments across critical sectors in public and private markets.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of investment strategies for SRI.
• Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the investment process, including detailed analysis and execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry leaders, government agencies, and community partners.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop investment team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Communication with senior stakeholders

Leadership

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Senior Investment Lead within the Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI)—a $1.5 trillion, 10-year commitment to investing in industries critical to America’s economic security. This leader will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing investment strategies across multiple verticals, including Defense, Future Technology, Supply Chain, and Energy working collaboratively to drive innovation, growth, and resiliency.

Job Responsibilities

• Investment Execution:Source, evaluate, and execute investments across a range of critical sectors, including supply chain, defense, energy, and advanced technologies. Demonstrate agility in both public and private markets.
• Strategic Contribution:Contribute to the development and implementation of investment strategies for SRI, bringing a broad perspective and innovative approach.
• Operational Engagement:Exhibit a hands-on approach to all aspects of the investment process, including detailed analysis and execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement:Build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, government agencies, and community partners. Represent SRI at select forums and advocate for supportive policies.
• Talent Development:Recruit, mentor, and develop team members, supporting a high-performance and growth-oriented environment.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in investment roles, with demonstrated success in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in both public and private markets.
• Experience across multiple sectors; deep specialization in a single sector is not required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop small teams of investment professionals.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to contribute to complex investment strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience in Private Equity or Venture Capital a plus.
• Public speaking and engagement at conferences or industry events.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative, high-achieving team culture.
• Experience in both established organizations and entrepreneurial/startup environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Energetic, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute at both strategic and operational levels.
• Strong opinions and innovative thinking, balanced by openness to new ideas and collaboration.
• Commitment to JPMorganChase’s values and the mission of advancing America’s economic security and resiliency.