Public Sector Group

Business description The Sovereign Advisory Group advises central banks, ministries of finance and economy, and multilateral institutions globally on a wide array of solutions, including credit ratings management, broader market and multilateral engagement, market-based funding strategies. The work entails stakeholder management at the highest levels of government, leveraging J.P. Morgan’s diverse lines of business to provide sovereign clients with best‑in‑class service and strategic guidance. Key Responsibilities Daily mandate execution and ratings management for sovereign clients Preparation and oversight of presentation materials, memorandum, briefing notes, pitches and other materials for use in interaction with CRA3 and other strategic client dialogue Detailed rating analysis for existing sovereign clients, including sovereign balance sheet, macroeconomic, contingent liability and political analysis Maintain and develop relationships with existing sovereign clients and actively market advisory services to key target clients Requirements 6‑7 years minimum professional work experience Prior work experience in a Sovereign Advisory or Public Sector field (investment bank, institutional investor, multilateral development bank, official sector, rating agency) is a core requirement Familiarity with the full spectrum of sovereign financial accounts, encompassing public sector and central bank balance sheets, SOE/GRE inter‑linkages with general government finances, indebtedness arbitrage between government and public sector entities Proven track record and a genuine interest in sovereigns Strong academic background in undergraduate level economics, international relations Experience in client interfacing roles, with a preference for candidates who have managed mandates previously Experience in product development and innovation Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English Deep familiarity with credit rating agency models Ability to draft high quality presentations and documentation Ability to manage and prioritize workload during periods of high intensity Comfort in, and commitment to strong teamwork environment; demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop junior team members Fluency in Mandarin and / or Spanish preferred, but not mandatory Additional Information Sovereign Advisory is part of the broader Public Sector Group, which focuses on managing some of the most senior relationships of the firm with public sector institutions across multiple businesses. Our clients include central banks, sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds and other sovereign‑related investors, governments, policy‑related financial institutions, and international institutions. We build relationships with clients’ senior leadership including strategic decision makers, investment management, and risk management. We partner across Sales, Trading, and Corporate and Investment Banking businesses at J.P. Morgan to develop and create solutions that fit the needs of our clients. Our work is global in terms of geography and firm-wide in terms of products, linkage and interaction with product, legal, credit and risk teams. The Global Corporate Bank (GCB) manages J.P. Morgan's relationships with large corporations, financial institutions and public sector organizations globally. We help our clients meet their objectives in financing, risk management, investments, and in improving operational efficiency in how they manage their finances. Clients benefit from dedicated coverage provided by experienced bankers, who deliver the firm's extensive product platform and presence in more than 60 countries worldwide. The Global Corporate Bank is part of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm with assets of over $2.7 trillion. The Public Sector Group was created to expand J.P. Morgan's business with the public sector client segment, which for more than a century has been a large and important client set for the firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr