Community Development Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

If you want to have a positive impact on underserved small businesses in your market and enjoy building relationships, then a role as a Business Banking Consultant Senior is for you.

As a Consultant Senior in Business Banking, you'll help improve the lives of our clients and the well-being of their businesses through financial solutions, education, and advice. You'll be responsible for leading our business development efforts in the Underserved Community segment, specifically focusing on "economic opportunity" areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Build relationships, and utilize networks and local centers of influence to identify and support underserved entrepreneurs
• Creatively look for ways to cultivate long-term relationships with new and existing Community Development Financial Institutions, Non-Profits, and other community organizations, leveraging internal resources such as JPMorgan Chase Foundation
• Maintain current business network and active involvement in community organizations such as Chambers of Commerce and non-profit boards; leverage knowledge of diverse types of businesses, industries, markets, financial and economic concepts; and employ creative marketing techniques utilizing Chase resources and materials to develop business networks and prospects
• Provide the best in client advice and service, and develop the relationship to ensure a seamless client experience throughout Chase. Build collaborative relationships with partners across Chase, including Branches, Home Lending, Chase Wealth Management, and Merchant and Card Services, to provide our clients the best solutions for all of their financial need
• Deliver an outstanding experience to Chase business clients by providing comprehensive and customized business banking solutions tailored to the financial needs and circumstances of their businesses. Use knowledge of business, finance, banking, credit and risk management, while leveraging relationships, to identify, recommend, and promote solutions that best serve the client and ensure the profitability of the portfolio
• Build collaborative internal and external relationships to provide the best in client advice and service to develop the business network, and ensure a seamless experience for the business client
• Discover the personal financial goals and needs of business clients. Partner across lines of business (Chase Wealth Management, Home Lending, Branch Teams) to connect clients with specialists who can help meet their financial needs

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in business banking relationship management role or related business / commercial lending experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong relationship management skills; demonstrate strong tactical business development and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate seasoned judgment to offer comprehensive and customized solutions that best meet client needs; monitors and researches market/industry trends and business outcomes to anticipate client needs and present proactive solutions
• Able to identify opportunities, issues, and viable alternatives, while managing risk, when traditional solutions do not apply

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive knowledge of business and credit underwriting with commercial credit training
• Experience owning / operating a small business

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

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