Are you early in your career and eager to make an impact in a dynamic, expanding region? As an Associate in our Finance and Business Management team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues and senior leaders to support J.P. Morgan’s strategy in MENA. This role offers hands-on learning, mentorship, and exposure to senior management. Join us to develop your skills, contribute to new business initiatives, and help drive our expansion agenda.

As an Associate within the Finance and Business Management team, you will provide essential support in executing J.P. Morgan’s strategy across the MENA region. You will collaborate with various lines of business and functional teams, assisting with analysis, reporting, and operational tasks to help drive business growth. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career professionals to gain exposure to senior management, learn about new business initiatives, and build a strong foundation for future career growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and implementing business strategies across all lines of business, supporting the integrated country strategy in partnership with senior team members
• Help create presentations on franchise and country strategies to support decision-making
• Support the assessment of key client performance and analysis of country profitability
• Assist in building and monitoring the marketing budget, supporting marketing initiatives and event management
• Contribute to market analyses and help implement infrastructure and support models under the guidance of senior colleagues
• Help prepare business cases for new initiatives, coordinate integration efforts, and support cross-regional projects
• Liaise with Compliance, Audit, and regulatory authorities, assisting with audits, regulatory reviews, and remediation plans as needed
• Track and report P&L, expenses, and headcount for the MENA franchise, ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of financial and operational metrics
• Prepare meeting materials, take minutes, and follow up on action items for the Local Management Committee; participate in governance forums as appropriate
• Support governance and risk management activities in partnership with risk, legal, compliance, OTS, and control teams
• Uphold J.P. Morgan’s business principles and contribute to a healthy, inclusive working environment

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 3 years of experience in business management, strategy, or consulting within financial services
• Experience with direct exposure to, and a strong understanding of, the core commercial and investment banking business.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication, stakeholder management, and presentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, cross-regional environment with guidance from senior team members
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable team player with an eagerness to learn and develop project management skills
• Basic understanding of risks, controls, and governance processes
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience (including internships) in global banking or consulting
• Familiarity with cross-regional project delivery and integration efforts is a plus
• Exposure to working with senior management and diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience with financial analysis tools is an advantage