Inorganic chemist Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Corporate Strategy Associate

At J.P. Morgan Chase, Strategy shapes, accelerates and helps deliver our most important strategic priorities in close partnership with our businesses. Strategy is comprised of talented individuals who work directly with members of the Operating Committee and CEOs of our businesses on a wide variety of initiatives.

As an Associate on the the Corporate Strategy team, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering our most important strategic initiatives. You will support mission-critical projects to solve the firm's most challenging strategic questions and drive innovation. In addition to working on cutting-edge topics at the frontier of financial services, as a Strategy Associate, you will help connect the dots across our businesses, ensuring that we bring the best solutions to our clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Support initiatives/projects to resolve diverse problems identified by senior leaders at the bank, including but not limited to developing growth strategies, assessing and planning new market entry or new product development, evaluating partnerships and inorganic investments, as well as designing operating models
• Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic priorities
• Gather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings (e.g., financial modeling, valuation)
• Execute creative analyses and provide insight to identify issues and arrive at recommendations
• Perform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sources
• Develop strategic presentations for internal and external audiences
• Monitor industry trends and share insightful reports and analyses with broader team and senior executives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of diverse problem solving experience from either a premier management consulting firm, an investment banking (M&A, Coverage, Capital Markets, Equity Research) division, or another internal Strategy group
• An outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (oral and written), work well in cross-functional teams
• Interpersonal leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Excellent and efficient skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint tools

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Banking clients or Financial Institutions Group (FIG) experience

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

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 Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.