Business Manager: Sub-Saharan Africa - Associate

Job Description
Business Manager: Sub-Saharan Africa - Associate
Are you ready to make an impact in the dynamic world of banking? As a Business Manager in our Johannesburg office, you'll play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of our Sub-Saharan Africa Banking Businesses. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and development within a supportive and innovative team environment.
Job Summary
As a Business Manager in the Sub-Saharan Africa Banking Businesses, you will support the SSA Investment Banking, Global Corporate Bank, and Payments teams. You will work closely with the Franchise Business Manager and SSA Management team to manage financial reporting, deal cycles, and pipeline management. Your role will involve strategic analysis, project management, and ensuring compliance with corporate objectives. You will be the key point of contact for front office and support functions, helping to achieve business objectives and opportunities.
In this role, you will manage cross-LOB projects, including new system implementations and business initiatives. You will ensure alignment with key control and support functions such as Legal, Compliance, Operations, HR, Audit, and Technology. Your efforts will help maintain an effective control environment and manage business risk. You will also build strong relationships with F&BM colleagues and contribute to the EMEA/Global F&BM agenda.
Job Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly performance reporting, including revenue, expenses, SVA, and market data analysis.
• Prepare business performance presentations and reviews.
• Maintain the deal pipeline and manage client coverage lists.
• Assist with client onboarding processes and ensure adherence to deal life-cycle controls.
• Organize client and business events and oversee event budgets.
• Conduct headcount analysis and partner with Technology for system support.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related Business major.
• Understanding of Investment Banking and Capital Markets products.
• Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
• Strong communication, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage processes, work independently, and collaborate within a team.
• Energetic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in managing complex multi-functional projects.
• VBA skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize requests and demonstrate a customer-focused attitude.

This position is based in Johannesburg and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our Sub-Saharan Africa Banking Businesses. Join us and be part of a team that drives innovation and success.
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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.