Join a team where your analytical thinking and strategic mindset directly influence the direction of one of the most dynamic areas in investment banking. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business management — partnering with senior leaders to shape decisions that drive growth. You'll gain unparalleled exposure to Mergers and Acquisitions leadership while building skills that accelerate your career. If you thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights and want to make a measurable impact, this role is for you.
As a Business Management Senior Associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions group, you will serve as a trusted partner and advisor to the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions Globally and Regional Heads, driving business strategy, financial planning, and critical analytics. You will coordinate across multiple functions to deliver insights that inform leadership decisions, support strategic initiatives, and ensure operational excellence. This role offers you the chance to shape how the Mergers and Acquisitions business grows, competes, and operates — sitting alongside the banking team and engaging directly with senior stakeholders every day.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive strategic analytics and deliver data-driven insights that inform management decision-making and support business growth
- Lead and support strategic business projects in partnership with cross-functional teams to achieve revenue, market share, and wallet growth objectives
- Develop and manage financial budgets, quarterly and monthly forecasts, revenue reconciliation, and expense management processes
- Oversee pipeline management, projections, and variance analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Analyze market statistics, trends, competitive landscape, and deals done away to identify areas of strategic opportunity
- Build and deliver executive-level presentations, business reviews, and ad hoc analyses for senior leadership
- Manage headcount planning, organizational structure optimization, evaluation processes, and productivity reporting
- Represent the business on cross-functional deliverables including regulatory workstreams, technology initiatives, and strategic projects
- Automate reporting processes and develop scalable analytics solutions to drive efficiency across the team
- Coordinate with global support areas including Product Controllers, Compliance, Legal, Tax, Risk, and Human Resources
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- 3 years of relevant experience in business management, COO, CAO, investment banking, or similar functions
- Bachelor's degree
- Strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to distill large datasets into clear, concise outputs
- Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, with the ability to create visually compelling presentations for senior audiences
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to synthesize results for diverse stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple functional teams and manage competing priorities
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Experience with Dealogic or similar deal analytics platforms
- Familiarity with investment banking products and workflows
- Knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions markets, trends, and competitive dynamics
- Experience managing or influencing cross-functional projects in a matrixed environment
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
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