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-makingPartner with various functions to lead and support strategic projects aimed at achieving business goals, market share, wallet growth, and market/thought leadershipDeliver timely and accurate financial forecasting, competitor and market analysis, and data analytics. Focus on automation and reporting to enhance efficiencyAssist 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 HROversee financial budgeting, forecasting, and pipeline management. Support all aspects of financial management, including annual budgets, quarterly/monthly forecasts, revenue reconciliation, and expense managementAnalyze market statistics, trends, competition, and identify areas of opportunityManage headcount planning, optimize organizational structure, oversee evaluation processes, and facilitate productivity reporting, group meetings, and communicationsRepresent and own broader business deliverables, including regulatory and technology workstreams and strategic analysesConduct 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 functionsBachelor’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) skillsExceptional analytical, problem solving, and project management skills, with the ability to synthesize and articulate results to a diverse audienceAbility to think/act strategicallyAbility to manage multiple projects and processes with frequently changing priorities and deadlinesTeam oriented and flexible, with an ability to take ownership over projects and proactively move them forwardComfortable working independently and in influencing roleExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOrganizational 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)