Commodities Trading Business Manager – Vice President

The Global Commodities business is part of the Markets Trading organization within the Commercial and Investment Bank. This business unit offers risk management solutions, develops investor products, and facilitates market activities in metals, energy, and agricultural commodities on a global scale. It is dedicated to serving both corporate clients, who are producers and consumers of commodities, and investor clients, by crafting client-promoten solutions paired with exceptional client service and execution. In collaboration with senior management, the Business Management team plays a crucial role in steering business strategy and priorities, managing business risks, addressing regulatory and control initiatives, optimizing business performance, and coordinating other business development efforts. Positioned on the trading floor, the team works closely with traders, marketers, business leaders, and all support and risk functions, including Credit, Market Risk, Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.

As the Vice President Business Manager within the Global Commodities Business Management team, you will have the chance to support the US Energy business and engage in various projects and initiatives across the global Commodities platform. Together with the Business Heads, you will develop business strategies and execute initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead new business initiatives and actively manage and support business development and structured deal pipeline, including coordinating required due diligence and aligning department and support groups (Finance, Tech, Ops, Legal, Compliance)
• Optimize 'bottom line' business performance and improve various business processes by driving key initiatives
• Identify, escalate and mitigate business risks that could impair our ability to do business: e.g. legal, tax, regulatory, capacity issues, extraordinary transaction costs
• Partner with the business, Operations and Technology in the definition of future workflows and implementation of related technology and infrastructure projects to prepare the business to meet the requirements of an ever evolving market structure
• Partner with the relevant external service/infrastructure providers
• Represent business in respective internal/external working groups

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Previous product knowledge and/or prior Business Management or COO experience
• Strong desire to learn, and high level of energy & enthusiasm
• Self-motivated, tenacious and able to work with high degree of independence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present well to senior and global business heads
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and challenging deadlines; good project management skills 
• Able to both define and deliver to conclusion a strategic agenda across multiple groups
• Thoughtful analytical skills; able to develop, clearly present and draw conclusions
• Ability to effectively partner with and influence a broad range of groups 
• Technical analysis skills and data manipulation – MS Office Products Energetic and dynamic in style

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 and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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