Job Description

In this leadership role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and drive key business priorities. Your expertise will influence financial performance, operational efficiency, and governance standards. Be part of a team that values innovation, transparency, and professional growth.

The Business Manager for EMEA Fundamental Research will partner with Research leadership to drive business strategy, financial planning, key metrics / MIS, governance standards and operational effectiveness. As a Vice-President, you will collaborate with sector heads, analysts and global stakeholders to align regional priorities with global objectives as well as enhancing governance, optimizing processes and supporting talent development. You will have the opportunity to influence decision-making and contribute to the ongoing success of our Research platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive regional business strategy and lead strategic initiatives for EMEA Equity and Credit Research
• Support sector heads and analysts with resourcing, headcount planning and productivity improvements
• Coordinate cross-asset and cross-border projects, ensuring alignment with global Research strategy
• Partner with Finance to manage budgets, forecasts, expenses and headcount planning
• Collaborate with Planning & Analysis to optimize data collection and enhance MIS reporting and key metrics
• Co-lead financial and performance reviews with business heads
• Analyze research consumption, client engagement and revenue attribution metrics
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and governance frameworks in partnership with control teams
• Maintain strong controls and documentation across the Research infrastructure
• Drive efficiency, scalability and standardization of Research workflows
• Prepare executive presentations and support change management initiatives

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or related field
• Previous industry experience supporting Research, Sales or CRM functions
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels of seniority
• Proven leadership and cross-functional team management skills
• Strong communication skills with a proactive approach
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and urgent requests
• Experience operating in a fast-paced environment and executing tasks promptly
• Broad analytical skills to solve complex problems and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in synthesizing and manipulating financial and management data
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint (PitchPro)

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in EMEA Equity and Credit Research environments
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, such as MiFID II
• Experience with vendor management and market data subscriptions
• Knowledge of Extel survey processes and external rankings
• Experience supporting compensation, promotion and talent management discussions
• Exposure to change management and process improvement initiatives
• Experience developing and mentoring junior team members

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.