We are looking for a Corporate Banker who will be responsible for developing and growing our SSA business across a broad suite of products in close alignment and cooperation with our product and global coverage partners. Relationship responsibility is global across our network and full set of corporate banking products (Cash Management, DCM, lending products, trade, FX and interest rate products, commodity derivatives, Securities Services and Asset Management).
Job Responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced banker to be based in Johannesburg, SA who will help grow the Global Corporate Banking (GCB) SA business. As the Corporate Banker, you will
- Work with investment banking coverage and product bankers to pitch for new engagements and develop client relationships
- Work with our partners across J.P. Morgan to identify new finance and risk management opportunities
- Jointly with our products partners, you will implement and coordinate the tailored marketing of products, identifying and addressing our clients needs
- Lead origination and execution of bank and financings, including contract negotiation, due diligence and consultant management
- Lead credit risk and other internal approval processes for loans and counterparty exposures, being the first line of defence for continuous credit quality monitoring
- Responsibility for onboarding of target clients and presentation of the respective business and credit cases to the relevant internal partners and committees
- Revenue responsibility for top line growth as well as for sound risk return metrics
- Corporate Banking experience with proven ability to develop client relationships, win new business, close transactions and build networks, both internally and externally
- Solid in-depth knowledge of corporate banking products including bank loans, bonds, rates, FX and structured products, cash management, etc.
- Risk management expertise with experience in originating credit and/or debt capital markets transactions
- Excellent influencing skills, team player, proven track record of managing cross cultural environments and inter-department collaboration
- Knowledge of the industry and markets and existing clients and investor relationships, preferred
- A creative, innovative team player and leader with strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail while maintaining a high level of productivity will be important
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in presentations, expressing complex financial strategies in an organized and articulate manner
- An ability to juggle deliverables for long-term transactions as well as a busy day-to-day schedule
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the worlds 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
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The worlds most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Investment banking is about more than offering industry-leading advice and financial expertise. Teams serve clients by building long-term, trusted partnerships that put their needs first. The worlds largest corporations, institutions and governments rely on the in-depth industry knowledge and market insights provided, knowing their goals are our top priority.
