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Houston, TX, United States

• Job Identification 210771264
• Business Unit Corporate Sector
• Locations 712 Main St, Houston, TX, 77002, US
• Job Schedule Full time

Become an integral part of the Corporate Responsibility (CR) team where you will have an opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals focused on generating authentic and durable social impact.

As a Program Officer in the Global Philanthropy function within CR, you will lead strategies at a market level in the South U.S. This includes designing and executing philanthropic strategies aligned to the firm’s business objectives, developing and managing a grant portfolio, and establishing external relationships to advance strategic priorities. The Program Officer will report to the Regional Executive for the U.S. South Region.

Job Responsibilities

Philanthropic Strategy:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop market strategies aligned to the firm’s business priorities and CR’s social impact agenda, which include the focus areas of jobs and skills, small business and entrepreneurship, financial health, and affordable housing and neighborhood development
• Develop and maintain a productive network of professional relationships with key government, philanthropic, business, and nonprofit leaders
• Monitor social, political and economic trends that may impact market strategies and/or philanthropic activities

Cross-Firm Integration:

• Think creatively about the firm’s assets and tools, identify opportunities for firmwide collaboration to drive impact
• Lead engagement with internal JPMorganChase stakeholders, including line of business leaders, Market Leadership Teams, cross-CR partners, and other functional partners such as HR and communications
• Communicate the firm’s approach to expanding economic opportunity and CR initiatives to multiple internal constituencies;

Grantmaking and Portfolio Management:

• Develop, manage and execute philanthropic programs end-to-end (from concept design and budgeting, approval process, execution to program closing), in collaboration with community partners, that advance the firm’s impact objectives
• Provide robust budget management to maximize value of philanthropic activities
• Understand the risk profile of the grant portfolio and propose the right level of mitigation; escape controls issues with partners appropriately
• Monitor grant progress and use insights from performance to shape future direct strategy; plan convening, evaluation and communications activities to amplify impact

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

8+ years of relevant work experience in program development, implementation, strategy, and/or policy in nonprofit, corporate, and/or government environment

Passion for Global Philanthropy’s mission; deep knowledge of and experience in economic inclusion, with a focus on issues related to financial health, employment and labor markets, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and small business and entrepreneurship

Demonstrated ability to think strategically about solving structural issues, as well as program design and implementation

Understanding of grant making and the nonprofit sector; ability to assess track record and capacity of nonprofit organizations

Excellent relationship management and people skills; ability to communicate (verbal and written) complex ideas and professional perspective to diverse audiences

Creative, flexible, and collaborative with an ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Demonstrate a high-degree of initiative; results-oriented

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

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 ourFAQs 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.

TheCorporate Responsibility (CR) department mission is to advance a stronger, more durable and safe financial system and an inclusive economy and society for clients, customers and communities around the world. The department includes sub-departments focused on policy advocacy and lobbying, philanthropy, sustainability, impact finance, community engagement and data analysis and research.