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.  

 

The CR Division is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's CR agenda by crafting goals, policies, and initiatives that align with and support the firm's business strategies, reflect our values, and support the communities where we do business. The Division includes Global Philanthropy, Public Engagement, Global Government Relations, the PolicyCenter, the JPMorganChase Institute, and Sustainability. The Global Philanthropy team consists of Employee Engagement & Volunteerism, Impact Finance, and the Foundation teams at the national and local levels. 

 

As a Global Philanthropy Vice President in Corporate Responsibility,  based in New York, NY, you will be responsible for leading the firm’s philanthropic strategy in New York City, with a focus on advancing New York’s prosperity by increasing housing affordability and promoting business growth and entrepreneurship. You will design a philanthropic portfolio and implement strategies that align with the firm’s business objectives, develop and manage a grant portfolio, and build external relationships to advance strategic priorities. You will report to the Deputy Director of U.S. Philanthropy.

 

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, business growth and entrepreneurship, financial health, and housing access and affordabilityDevelop and maintain a productive network of professional relationships with key government, philanthropic, business, and nonprofit leadersMonitor 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 impactLead 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 activitiesUnderstand the risk profile of the grant portfolio and propose the right level of mitigation; escalate 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; proven ability to design, scale, and evaluate inclusive growth initiatives.

Passion for Global Philanthropy’s mission; deep knowledge of and experience in economic inclusion, with a focus on issues related to housing affordability and business growth 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 audiencesCreative, flexible, and collaborative with an ability to work in a team-oriented environmentDemonstrate a high-degree of initiative; results-oriented Bachelor’s degree required

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Experience working across multiple pillars of community impact, such as housing affordability, and business growth and entrepreneurshipExpertise in NYC’s economic mobility and economic inclusion ecosystem and established relationships across leading nonprofits, CBOs, philanthropy, employers, and city agencies across all five boroughs Familiarity with housing affordability and small business growth policies