Job summary:
Join our Global Philanthropy team and play a pivotal role in advancing inclusive economic growth in India. As a Vice President, you'll leverage your expertise to build and drive strategic initiatives that align with our firm's commitment to equitable opportunities and resilient financial systems.
As a Program Officer in the Global Philanthropy team, you will lead our efforts in India, contributing to the firmwide impact pillars of careers and skills, business growth and entrepreneurship and financial health. Based in Mumbai, you will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deploy philanthropic capital to community partners that are testing innovative models and solutions that drive inclusive economic growth and connect people to opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop, own and execute the India philanthropic strategy that aligns local needs with the JPMC firmwide impact pillars and business priorities in the country.
- Manage all grants in India to build a balanced portfolio, focusing on risk mitigation, maximizing impact and drive effectiveness and efficiency
- Identify gaps and opportunities, develop relationships and programs with non-profit and NGO partners.
- Directly as well as by coaching the India team, develop and present strong proposals through national, regional and global approvals processes.
- Ensure effective due diligence and risk analysis to protect the firm's resources and reputation.
- Work closely with the Grants Business Management teams to ensure that grants align with CSR Compliance requirements.
- Lead the India market and manage the philanthropy team in the market providing guidance and coaching.
- Collaborate with J.P. Morgan country management, and cross-CR partners to build strong local oversight and business engagement
- Build strong networks with relevant stakeholders to ensure work is well-positioned and visible to national and regional agendas.
- Represent the firm in appropriate settings with public and private sector stakeholders.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- 12 to 15 years of experience in economic inclusion with significant experience in business growth and entrepreneurship and financial health
- Ability to think critically and strategically about program design and implementation, multi-faceted solutions and experience in grant making
- Experience of engaging with senior leadership on complex issues and with a global mindset
- Capable of working under pressure and against tight deadlines
- Good team management skills
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience of engaging with government and regulators.
- Excellent writing, communications and project management skills
- Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of India
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
