Associate – Global Government Relations

Job Description
Join our Corporate Responsibility team and help shape the firm's engagement with governments and policymakers across EMEA.

As an Associate within Global Government Relations, you will help in advancing our business interests and supporting communities where we operate. This is an opportunity to influence policy, collaborate with senior leaders, and represent the firm both internally and externally. You will be part of a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor EU and UK political, policy, and regulatory developments that impact the business
• Provide senior leadership and lines of business with timely and concise information about emerging political, policy, and regulatory issues, and help develop the firm's position
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies on policy, legislative, and regulatory proposals in line with the firm's interests
• Build and maintain a strong internal and external network of stakeholders to gather intelligence and assist in developing advocacy strategies
• Represent the firm at meetings with government officials and other external stakeholders
• Contribute to the work of trade associations and liaise with counterparts at other firms to determine agreed positions and leverage collective resources for advocacy
• Prepare presentations and internal briefings for senior management, lines of business, and management committees

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex policy issues concisely
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization
• Integrity and a commitment to operate with the highest ethical standards
• Familiarity with EU, UK, and EU Member States political processes, as well as other international institutions and regulatory bodies
• Comfortable working under pressure with competing projects in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Advanced degree in public policy, law, international relations, or related field
• Experience working in government, regulatory affairs, or a similar advocacy role
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful advocacy strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Multilingual proficiency
• Familiarity with financial services industry

ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

About The Team
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.

The Corporate 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.