Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory - Business Manager Senior Associate

Job Description
The Business Management organization acts as trusted partners and advisors to the business with a goal to develop business strategies, drive execution and implementation of business initiatives and priorities. The Business Management function assists with the coordination and delivery of all required finance and business support.
As a Business Manager Senior Associate within the Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory team, you will act as a trusted partner and advisor, developing business strategies and promoting execution of business initiatives. You will provide comprehensive support to the Head of M&A Globally and Region Heads, delivering critical analytics for management decision-making and leading strategic projects. Your role will also involve financial forecasting, competitor and market analysis, and data analytics. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various support areas and manage broader business deliverables. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in business management, analytics, and strategic planning.
Job responsibilities

• Drive critical analytics to provide insights for management decision-making
• Partner with various functions to lead and support strategic projects aimed at achieving business goals, market share, wallet growth, and market/thought leadership
• Deliver timely and accurate financial forecasting, competitor and market analysis, and data analytics. Focus on automation and reporting to enhance efficiency
• Assist the executive leadership team with internal presentations, business reviews, and ad-hoc projects/requests. Collaborate with US and global support areas, including Product Controllers, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Audit, Events, Marketing, Expense Management, Risk, Conflicts, and HR
• Oversee financial budgeting, forecasting, and pipeline management. Support all aspects of financial management, including annual budgets, quarterly/monthly forecasts, revenue reconciliation, and expense management
• Analyze market statistics, trends, competition, and identify areas of opportunity
• Manage headcount planning, optimize organizational structure, oversee evaluation processes, and facilitate productivity reporting, group meetings, and communications
• Represent and own broader business deliverables, including regulatory and technology workstreams and strategic analyses
• Conduct ad hoc reporting, analysis, and manage special projects

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 4+ years of relevant experience in business management, COO, CAO, banking or similar functions
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong interest and knowledge in markets, specifically M&A
• Strong Excel (able to distill large datasets into compact messages) and PowerPoint (skilled with visually presenting those messages) skills
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and project management skills, with the ability to synthesize and articulate results to a diverse audience
• Ability to think/act strategically
• Ability to manage multiple projects and processes with frequently changing priorities and deadlines
• Team oriented and flexible, with an ability to take ownership over projects and proactively move them forward
• Comfortable working independently and in influencing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills (ability to coordinate across multiple functional teams and a broad array of tasks)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Dealogic
• Familiarity with Investment Banking products as well as JPM internal systems (e.g. Aqueduct, DASH, Party Central)

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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.