Vice President, Relationship Manager

Fairygodboss; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase in California seeks a Vice President, Relationship Manager for the Community Engagement team. You will lead relationships with influential stakeholders, including policy groups, advocates, and civic organizations, aligning strategies with the firm’s priorities and engaging in grants, events, and dialogue.

You will partner with Government Relations, Global Philanthropy, and Communications to inform, educate, and advance policy priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in stakeholder management, government relations, grantmaking, and/or policy in financial services.
• Thought leadership and subject-matter expertise on issues affecting reputations and operations.
• Exceptional negotiation, written and verbal communication, including public speaking.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Integrity and strong work ethic with high attention to detail and deadlines.
• Creative, flexible, collaborative, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Teams, Excel and related Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a portfolio of influential stakeholder relationships in Northern CA and beyond.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies with firm priorities and address external issues.
• Partner with Government Relations and Policy Communications to advance priorities.
• Represent the firm at external events and convenings.
• Activate thought leadership through events, sponsorships, and forums.
• Design and host forums that promote dialogue between senior executives and partners.
• Manage an annual grant portfolio aligned with strategy.
• Conduct analysis to inform strategy and investments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Policy expertise

Public speaking

Collaborative work

Integrity

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Office tools

Domestic travel

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

The JPMorganChase Community Engagement team is hiring a Vice President, Relationship Manager to help advance key policy, business, and community priorities through engagement with influential third-party stakeholders. Stakeholders are civic and community partners shaping local and national dialogue on financial services issues (including consumer issues, small business, housing, workforce and economic development).

As a Vice President, Relationship Manager on the Community Engagement team in Corporate Responsibility, you will report to the Community Engagement Regional Executive for West Region and serve as the firm’s primary point of contact for influential stakeholders, including local policy organizations, advocates, grassroots and neighborhood organizations, and grasstops and civic groups. Working closely with internal colleagues from Government Relations, Global Philanthropy, Communications and lines of business, you will develop and drive strategies that build and sustain stakeholder relationships in support of the firm’s policy, business and community goals. You will deploy grants, host and sponsor events, and engage in conversations to share the firm’s views, seek other perspectives, and help shape the conversation among key people and organizations. Important to the success of this work will be an understanding of how large financial services companies affect the economy and they communities they operate in.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a portfolio of influential third-party stakeholder relationships across Northern CA and/or the broader assigned region (portfolio may evolve as dynamics change).
• Work cross-functionally (e.g., Global Philanthropy, Government Relations, Communications, and lines of business) to develop and design strategies in alignment with the firm’s priorities and proactively address issues raised by external stakeholders.
• Partner with Government Relations and Policy Communications to develop and execute strategies that inform, educate, drive narrative change, and advance policy priorities most important to the firm.
• Represent the firm at external events and convenings to foster relationships and advance strategic objectives.
• Activate thought leadership through stakeholder-hosted events, sponsorships, and forums that provide platforms for firmwide storytelling and dialogue.
• Design, organize, and host forums/events that promote dialogue and shared understanding between senior firm executives and key partners.
• Manage an annual grant portfolio aligned with identified strategic focus areas and stakeholder strategy.
• Conduct analysis to inform decisions on strategy and investments; ensure alignment through annual business planning.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 7+ years of experience in stakeholder management, government relations, grantmaking, and/or consumer and/or housing policy, particularly working in or with financial services companies.
• Thought leadership and subject matter expertise on issues impacting the firm’s reputation and business operations.
• Exceptional negotiation, written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, considering multiple points of view.
• Integrity and strong work ethic with high attention to detail and deadlines.
• Creative, flexible, collaborative, and results-oriented with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Office tools: PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and others as needed.
• Domestic travel, approximately once monthly or as needed.

Regulatory Disclosure

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department mission is to advance a stronger, more durable and safe financial system and an inclusive economy and society for clients, customers and communities around the world. The department includes sub-departments focused on policy advocacy and lobbying, philanthropy, sustainability, impact finance, community engagement and data analysis and research.