Senior Associate, Payments Strategy & Partnerships

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Associate in Corporate Development within Payments to evaluate and execute strategic transactions across the Payments franchise. You will influence long-term platform growth by leading strategic assessments and supporting end-to-end execution of M&A and investment transactions.

You will work closely with senior leaders, deliver analytical insights, and help monitor performance and capital allocation across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or related field.
• 2+ years experience in investment banking, private equity or corporate development.
• Strong foundation in corporate finance, valuation methodologies, and financial modeling.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including senior-level materials prep.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and operate with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead/drive strategic assessments of priority subsectors and inform investment theses, build/buy/partner decisions, and platform strategy.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging business models, and valuation benchmarks.
• Deliver analytical insights to support strategic priorities and decision-making.
• Support end-to-end execution of M&A and investment transactions, including evaluation, structuring, diligence, negotiation support, and closing.
• Perform detailed financial analysis, valuation, and modeling (scenario/sensitivity).
• Coordinate and participate in due diligence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and materials for senior management.
• Partner with portfolio companies and internal stakeholders to monitor performance and inform capital allocation decisions.

Skills

Investment banking

Corporate finance

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Ownership & multitasking

Financial research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking an Associate in Corporate Development within Payments to evaluate and execute strategic transactions across the Payments franchise. You will influence long-term platform growth by leading strategic assessments and supporting end-to-end execution of M&A and investment transactions.

You will work closely with senior leaders, deliver analytical insights, and help monitor performance and capital allocation across portfolio companies.