About the Role
As an External Communications Vice President within Commercial & Investment Bank Communications, you will work with senior executives across the trading lifecycle J.P. Morgan Global Research, Markets, and Securities Services, and you will support the team globally, with a focus on the Americas. You will serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior business leaders, helping shape external narratives, enhance executive visibility, protect the firm's reputation, and translate complex financial and market topics into compelling communications strategies. You will also take ownership of proactive work, strategizing announcements and product launches, and building media profiles for rising subject matter experts, balanced with reactive work responding to crises and ensuring accuracy in media coverage.
Responsibilities
- Serve as strategic communications counsel to senior executives across Global Research, Markets, and Securities Services, advising on reputation management, executive positioning, and media engagement opportunities.
- Develop and execute proactive media relations campaigns that support key business priorities, research themes, product launches, market insights, and thought leadership initiatives.
- Manage reactive media inquiries, providing thoughtful counsel and guidance during market events, sensitive situations, and crisis scenarios.
- Build and maintain relationships with top-tier financial, business, and trade media to drive impactful coverage and strengthen the firm's external profile.
- Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business stakeholders to ensure all external communications adhere to firm policies and regulatory requirements.
- Identify opportunities to elevate subject matter experts and senior executives through interviews, speaking engagements, conferences, awards programs, and other external platforms.
- Monitor and analyze media coverage, industry trends, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
- Measure and report on communication outcomes and media impact, leveraging data and analytics to inform future strategies.
- Collaborate with regional and global communications colleagues to ensure consistent messaging and coordinated execution across markets and lines of business.
- Support the development and execution of executive visibility programs, including reporter roundtables, editorial board meetings, broadcast appearances, and profile-building initiatives.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in external communications.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and the financial services industry.
- Expertise in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AI/LLM tools.
- Expertise in TVEyes, Meltwater, Business Wire, and Bloomberg Terminal.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize high-volume, high-priority initiatives in a deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to assess risk and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to partner effectively with direct management, team members, and clients, and to work well with employees at all levels.
- Commitment to maintaining the firm's high standards related to risk, compliance, and the Code of Conduct.
Experience Level
- 7+ years of experience in external communications
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- On-site health and wellness centers
- A retirement savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mental health support
- Financial coaching
About the Company
- J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB) is a global leader across banking, research, markets, payments, and securities services.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
