Sponsor Spotlight Q&A With

What will I do starting in your industry/your organization?

As an associate, you’ll be running day-to-day activities on live deals and pitches to win new business. You’ll work with coverage colleagues and product partners to deliver materials that are both impactful and insightful to our clients, and in doing so, will gain a foundation in execution to build upon throughout your career at J.P. Morgan.

What does your organization / industry in general look for in new hires/students from MBA programs?

J.P. Morgan looks for bright, talented workers who are both driven and team-oriented. We want individuals who seek out individual responsibility and accountability, and those who can be trusted to not only get things done, but done the right way (as a team). Additionally, being an effective communicator and having an intellectual curiosity are traits that will yield results at all levels here.

Tell me about how much flexibility I’ll have in creating my career path? (For example, is there a set path, is it entrepreneurial, many options, few paths?)

It’s not as set in stone as it may seem. There are plenty of paths in IB, and every day I work alongside people who either previously worked in a different part or region of the bank. There is an emphasis on retaining talent regardless of job function and mobility within the firm is encouraged.

Is it possible in this job / industry to make a successful career work alongside other activities and interests such as hobbies or family life? How?

Of course. J.P. Morgan wants its workers to be happy, and several initiatives have been implemented to ensure that employees have a sustainable work-life balance. While the job remains demanding, the [firm/group] believes that a good life outside of the office can complement and lead to a successful life in it.

What kind of advice can you offer a new MBA admit who wants to work at your company? Tips for the process of landing an offer.

Control what you can control. No interviewer expects you to know more about the industry than them, but that doesn’t mean that a candidate shouldn’t do research about the firm/group so that the questions asked aren’t so basic in nature. Having a firm understanding of the job and its requirements, as well as clearly articulating why your background and skillsets will translate into results, are paramount to landing an offer.