Overview
Origination and portfolio management of the most exciting early‑stage (Series A & B) UK companies. Provide sales leadership to help other bankers drive origination excellence across our EMEA Innovation Economy franchise (specifically across Series A & B). Own key internal workstreams that enable our business to scale rapidly. Collaboration across the firm is core to success in this role.
Responsibilities
* Build and represent the J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy franchise in your market.
* Originate and develop new client relationships while deepening existing ones.
* Maintain an active focus on identifying high‑quality, diverse founders.
* Act as a trusted partner across J.P. Morgan teams to deliver coordinated client outcomes.
* Demonstrate passion for innovation, staying close to industry trends and emerging technologies.
* Drive sustainable growth across the full client lifecycle and maximise firm value.
Qualifications
* 9+ years of relevant experience in banking, finance, or a client‑facing role.
* Proven sales leadership with strong performance track record as both individual contributor and coach.
* Passionate about high‑growth sectors (AI, software, applied technology, defense tech, internet, life science).
* Solid grounding in Commercial Banking products (cash management, FX) and exposure to Investment Banking solutions such as equity capital raising and M&A.
* Experience structuring and managing credit solutions for venture‑backed and high‑growth technology companies.
* Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills; credibility with senior clients and effective partnership with internal stakeholders.
* Highly self‑directed, proactive, and intellectually curious.
* Ability to calmly juggle and execute a high volume of competing priorities within strict deadlines.
This is a unique opportunity to build and drive the engine of the Innovation Economy – working with the UK's most ambitious early‑stage, VC‑backed technology and life science companies.
Your focus will be on driving sustainable growth across the full client lifecycle—from initial engagement through scale and maturity—by delivering the breadth of J.P. Morgan's capabilities. You will proactively anticipate client needs, partnering with founders and CFOs as they navigate critical inflection points, while maximizing value and revenue for the firm over time.
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