The objective of JPMorgan Chase's Investor Relations ("IR") department is to provide clear and concise information about the firm to the investor community to assist them in making their investment decisions. Members of the IR team engage regularly with this community discussing the firm's strategy and performance. The team also communicates messages from the investor community to the firm's senior management. The IR team arranges and facilitates events between the investor community and senior management, including meetings, conferences and investor days. The team partners with the firm's Finance organization and other functions as well as with the lines of business, to prepare key external disclosures, including the quarterly earnings release and presentation, and conference and investor day presentations.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be an integral member of the Investor Relations team, reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, and will be responsible for the firm's communication of Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") topics to the investor community. Responsibilities include:
Serve as subject matter expert in ESG reporting for Investor Relations and be the primary point of contact for our sell-side analysts and investors
Partner frequently with senior members of the firm in other corporate functions and lines of business to execute IR responsibilities and build strong relationships across the firm
Act as a strong participant in establishing and data-driven ESG goals, milestones and metrics
Work with key stakeholders to develop and implement firm-wide plans for collecting, storing, validating and distributing ESG data and content for reporting and responding to requests from key stakeholders
Lead the regular dialogue with equity and fixed income investors, research analysts, raters and other external stakeholders to inform them about the firm's ESG strategy and disclosures
Collect and synthesize feedback from discussions with external stakeholders and communicate them to stakeholders internally to help drive ESG strategies
Prepare executive reports, presentations and communications to a variety of audiences and constituents including senior management on the firm's ESG strategy and performance
Maintain awareness of global ESG trends and tools, metrics and KPIs, and share updates and implications with internal ESG stakeholders
The work requires excellent communication and presentation skills, including PowerPoint, as well as a good understanding of performance drivers as it relates to ESG topics. The candidate will need to have a high level of maturity and confidence to handle significant day-to-day exposure to our firm's senior management. Also, given tight deadlines and multiple assignments, the candidate will need to be a self-starter and have excellent time management skills in order to be able to handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Who is the right \"fit\" for this position?
Someone who wants to find a vocational passion and higher professional purpose
Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments that are constantly evolving
A team player that enjoys collaborating and working with groups
High achiever that can multi-task and handle multiple challenges at once
Detail-oriented, responsible, and takes Initiative
Outside the box thinker that is innovative and creative
Questions conventional wisdom and finds creative solutions to complex problems
Qualifications
Degree required : Bachelor's degree required
Work experience: 5-10 years of professional work experience with a focus on ESG; Business Management, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Management Consulting or Internal Consulting, and/or Equity Research experience preferred
Problem solving skills: The candidate must have the ability to identify key issues, gather and analyze data to support hypotheses, and develop actionable recommendations. The candidate must demonstrate both deductive and inductive reasoning abilities, as well as a keen ability to quickly synthesize large amounts of information
Project management skills : The candidate must have the ability to clearly define projects (e.g., determine success metrics and key milestones) and establish required governance to move projects forward across a wide-ranging, diverse set of stakeholders
Communications skills : The candidate must be able to concisely and comprehensively explain complex analytics using MS Excel and PowerPoint. The candidate must possess strong written and oral executive-level communications skills, including being nimble enough to adapt messages and style based on different audiences and agendas
Client management & teamwork skills : The candidate must have a demonstrated track record of being flexible and working with stakeholders and colleagues at all experience levels
Entrepreneurial spirit : The candidate must have a track record of being a self-starter that seeks to break the status quo and initiate change
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
