About this role
About the Role As a Strategy Business Partner - Associate, you will serve as a Business Manager supporting JPMorgan's MENA franchise, partnering with senior leaders across regions to shape strategy, optimize performance, and enable growth. The role focuses on MENA Investment Banking and the setup of RHQ in Saudi Arabia, collaborating across lines of business and functions to drive key initiatives. What You'll Do
- Partner with senior business managers to support strategic initiatives and business priorities across MENA Investment Banking, Global Banking, and country-related projects
- Prepare and deliver strategic analysis, financial presentations, and business reviews for senior management
- Develop tailored presentations on the MENA franchise for Townhalls, senior visitors, and regulators by collaborating across lines of business
- Analyze and report key business trends, performance metrics, and financial results to support decision-making
- Support the setup and ongoing maintenance of the RHQ operating model based in Saudi Arabia
- Track and report P&L, expenses, and headcount for the MENA franchise, ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of financial and operational metrics
- Maintain the deal pipeline for MENA Investment Banking, partnering with bankers to monitor progress against revenue forecasts
- Analyze external performance using Dealogic and other tools, including competitor analysis, and ensure consistency between internally earned fees and Dealogic credit
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and dashboarding to enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making
- Collaborate with Planning & Analysis, risk, legal, compliance, and control teams to ensure accurate reporting and effective risk management
- Champion JPMorgan's business principles and foster a healthy, inclusive working environment What We're Looking For
- 1-3 years of experience in business management, finance, strategy, or consulting within financial services