JPMorgan Chase is a global leader in promoting meaningful, sustainable change, investing over $300 million annually to create opportunities for everyone to thrive in the global economy. Our Corporate Responsibility (CR) Division, encompassing Global Philanthropy, Community Engagement, and more, aligns with our business strategies and values, supporting communities worldwide. We're seeking a Senior Associate for our Grants Business Management team, based in Washington, DC or Wilmington, DE. This role involves supporting various grant-making teams and implementing grant-making processes, reporting to the Vice President, Grants Management.

As a Grants Management Senior Associate in the Corporate Responsibility Division, you will be instrumental in managing the grant making process for Global Philanthropy’s domestic portfolios. You will work closely with various teams across JPMorgan Chase & Co., providing support and advisory on grantmaking processes and strategies. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on our philanthropic efforts and contribute to our mission of creating pathways to opportunity.

Job responsibilities

Advise on grants in development and manage the application workflow, process, grantmaking database (Cybergrants/Salesforce)Provide assistance to grantees during the application process including light tech supportReview grant applications, budgets, and financials for completeness and complianceSupport with grant budget management and reporting (including payments)Draft agreements and manage the grant agreement processSupport the receipt and review of grantees' reports and financialsHelp create, maintain and update grantmaking and training materials Work with various teams from across JPMC on grants and various philanthropic transactions/donationsProvide advisory support on grantmaking process and strategy to stakeholders across other lines of businesses and manage consistent communications to stakeholders and grantmaking teams Lead short-and-long term projects to support the CR’s overall grantmaking goals and help improve CR's grantmaking process and proceduresSupport reporting and metrics recording and analysis

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a grants management-related roleExperience working with nonprofits including performing due diligence, reviewing financial documents, analyzing grant making riskUnderstanding of IRS charitable lawStrong computer skills and experience using grants management or CRM softwareComfort with and ability to diligently review financial statementsExcellent written and oral communication skills and superb attention to detailAbility to implement grantmaking policies and processes Demonstrated experience working with many teams and managing multiple stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, to prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks, and to work under deadlines and changing priorities 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in a position requiring knowledge of grantmaking rules and regulations and private or corporate foundation policy is preferred.