Global Philanthropy – Vice President, Emerging Markets EMEA

The Global Philanthropy team is part of Corporate Responsibility and deploys philanthropic capital to community partners that are testing innovative models and solutions that drive inclusive economic growth and connect people to opportunities. Reaching more than 35 markets around the world, our philanthropic commitments focus on creating systems change and driving sustainable impact in three pillars of work internationally: Business Growth & Entrepreneurship, Careers & Skills and Financial Health.

As a Vice President in the Global Philanthropy team you will lead philanthropic strategy and execution in emerging markets (EMs) in EMEA, and build out innovative and scalable partnerships with local, regional and multilateral institutions to advance the firm’s priorities, with a focus on the Business Growth & Entrepreneurship pillar. 

Job responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop Global Philanthropy’s strategy and portfolios for EMs in EMEA at both country and regional levels, leveraging relevant Corporate Responsibility tools incl. grants, thought leadership, employee engagement and volunteering, business collaboration initiatives, which contribute to the broader market strategies and success measures.
• Design, plan and execute grants that are aligned to agreed strategies:
  • Source and structure partnerships with leading organizations to address needs in the communities we serve
  • Determine success measures for these program.
  • Conduct effective due diligence and risk analysis to ensure that the firm’s resources and reputation are protected.
  • Manage live grants to ensure that the work funded is delivered, monitored and that impact is measured and risks are managed.
  • Support the development of materials for internal and external use that tell a compelling story of the outcomes of our philanthropic initiatives and elevate key collaboration with the broader firm.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior internal business leaders and colleagues in other parts of Corporate Responsibility
• Think creatively about the firm’s assets and tools, identify opportunities for collaboration to maximise impact

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Technical expertise related to economic development, including employment, small business growth and/or financial health, impact measurement, and a strong interest in JPMC’s Corporate Responsibility’s mission 
• Preferred: Deep knowledge of the emerging market funding ecosystem, particularly development finance organisations, local regulations, policy focus, financing mechanisms (e.g. blended finance instruments) that are needed to  support economic development
• Relevant work experience in program development, implementation and/or policy
• Understanding of grant making and the nonprofit sector; ability to assess the leadership, track record, financial health, and capacity of a nonprofit organization
• Ability to independently formulate strategy, construct compelling narratives, and present to senior executives
• Motivation to engage internal stakeholders, identify and execute business collaboration opportunities to increase firmwide impact.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) complex ideas and professional perspective to diverse audiences
• Ability to operate under pressure and navigate a highly-matrixed organization
• Desire to continually seek information and look for new approaches to processes and practices