JPMorgan Corporate Development - Vice President 

United Kingdom, England, London 

21549437

As a Vice President in the dynamic global Corporate Development and Partnerships team within Payments, you will lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and execute on commercial partnerships, strategic investments and Mergers and Aquisitions (M&A) opportunities. In this role, you will partner with senior Payments leadership, Product and Region Heads as well as Sales and Technology teams to drive growth and innovation for JPMC.

The Payments Corporate Development & Partnerships team identifies competitive advantages for the business, leveraging investments, M&A, and partnerships to enhance JPM Payments' strategic positioning. Corporate Development collaborates with the Payments business, cross-LOB, and corporate functions to evaluate, structure, and execute potential strategic investments, acquisitions, and/or divestiture transactions. The role also involves a broad range of non-transaction activities (e.g., market monitoring/research, tracking valuation trends, etc.) and various financial analyses to support strategic projects.

Job responsibilities:

• Engages with Product and Sales teams to understand product strategy/roadmap and areas for potential investments/acquisitions. Externally identify and source potential strategic investments and M&A opportunities by engaging with the VC and fintech community, investment banks, and other relevant networks.
• Monitors and evaluates current events, valuation, and other financial information on selected institutions and product portfolios. Research adjacent markets, monitor competitors, and identify key trends impacting JPMC.
• Conducts thorough financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence on potential investments and M&A targets. Develop investment theses leveraging internal and external signals, including market research on emerging industry trends and specific startups.
• Leads the execution of strategic investments and M&A transactions, including full deal life cycle management, modelling, business case development, and coordination with JPM’s Strategic Investments and Corporate M&A teams. Prepare and/or review transaction assessments and recommendations for discussion with senior management.
• Ensures engagement of appropriate business stakeholders and corporate functions in the assessment of assigned opportunities. Manage the deal approval governance process and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the post-investment portfolio monitoring process and help portfolio companies align product roadmaps with key industry challenges. Co-ordinate / monitor the post-merger integration process of new acquisitions with the Payments Integration and JPMC’s global management team.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Proven experience in finance, investment banking, M&A, or related fields.
• Proven experience in M&A or strategic investments identification and execution; experience addressing deal issues related to legal, regulatory, accounting, and tax.
• Experience within corporate finance and analytical skills, including financial analysis, valuation methodologies, and modelling.
• Ability to analyze and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects and competing priorities; strong organizational skills.
• Thinks strategically and operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exhibits excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Conducts thorough, independent research (e.g., SEC filings, FactSet, SNL, Bloomberg).
• Proven proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Exhibits an enthusiastic work ethic, passion for learning, and professional curiosity.
• Cooperates in a team-oriented and collaborative approach, balanced with independent thought leadership.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree and/or MBA, with a strong interest in strategy, financial analysis, and project management.
• Experience in financial markets with an emphasis on fintech, corporate development, investments, and partnerships.
• Knowledge of payments, software, technology, and/or financial services industries.
• Familiarity with M&A/investments transaction documentation.
• Experience in a demanding environment with highly motivated professionals.
• Experience of working with different cultures and strong intercultural skills.