Asset Management Strategy Associate

Job Description
At JPMorgan Asset Management, we offer global investment management across various asset classes. We are seeking an Associate to join our Strategy & Business Development team in London. This role provides an exciting opportunity to address complex strategy problems and implementation issues that are critical to our firm.
As an Associate in the Strategy & Business Development team, you will play a pivotal role in solving complex strategy problems and implementation issues. You will work closely with senior management to drive growth and innovation within the firm.
Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct competitive and market sizing analyses, including profiling competitors' offerings and identifying industry growth drivers.
• Develop growth strategies by identifying customer segments, buying behaviors, and value propositions.
• Model business decisions, assess financial impacts, and determine cost structures.
• Define operating models and address organizational design and client coverage segments.
• Participate in client meetings as a subject matter expert.
• Manage or facilitate inter-LOB or intra-LOB initiatives.
• Develop key leadership communication and strategy materials, including for Investor Day and annual Operating Committee off-sites.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Hypothesis-driven mindset with strong business intuition, creativity, and tenacity.
• Ability to structure ambiguous situations and apply problem-solving frameworks confidently.
• Strong quantitative skills, particularly in designing complex models in Excel.
• Ability to build consultative relationships with senior management and become a trusted partner.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, concise, and well-designed presentations in PowerPoint.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to senior management.
• Strong interpersonal leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve goals without direct control over resources.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Financial services background, especially in asset & wealth management, preferred but not mandatory.
• Relevant experience in consulting with a top-tier management consulting firm, internal consulting, corporate strategy team, or equivalent experience in the asset & wealth management industry.
• Quantitative background preferred but not required.

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
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.