Job Description

JPMorgan Chase strives to be a catalyst for meaningful, positive and sustainable change in communities across the globe. JPMorgan Chase annually invests more than $300 million to create pathways to opportunity so that individuals have access to the knowledge, skills, resources and capital they need to secure their futures and compete in the global economy. Our programs seek to address key drivers of economic inequality experienced by vulnerable populations around the globe through four key focus areas: Neighborhood Development, Jobs and Skills, Financial Health, and Small Business. Please visit JPMorgan Chase & Co. Corporate Responsibility for more information. 

The Corporate Responsibility (CR) Division is responsible for the development and implementation of the firm's CR agenda by crafting goals, policies and initiatives that align with and support the firm's business strategies, reflect our values and support the communities where we do business. The Division includes Global Philanthropy, Community Engagement, Global Government Relations and Public Policy, the JPMorgan Chase Institute and Sustainable Finance.

The Grants Business Management team under the Office of the Chief Financial Officer is seeking to fill the role of Grants Associate, who will be located in its office in Washington, DC, Wilmington, DE, or Chicago, IL. The Grants Associate will provide support to the Grants Business Management team and various grant making teams globally. S/he will work on a team of sixteen and report to the Vice President, Grants Management to implement grantmaking processes.

Specific Responsibilities 

• Work with the Grants Business Management team to manage the grant making process for Global Philanthropy’s domestic portfolios. This includes:
  • Advise on grants in development
  • Manage the application workflow and process
  • Provide assistance to grantees during the application process including light tech support
  • Review grant applications, budgets, and financials for completeness and compliance
  • Support with grant budget management and reporting (including payments) 
  • Draft grant agreements and manage the grant agreement process 
  • Manage day-to-day records in the firm’s grants database (Cybergrants/Salesforce)
  • Support the receipt and review of grantees’ reports and financials 
• Help create, maintain and update grantmaking and training materials 
• Work with various teams from across JPMC on grants and various philanthropic transactions/donations
• Collaborate to improve CR’s grantmaking process and procedures 
• Provide advisory support on grantmaking process and strategy to stakeholders across other lines of businesses
• Lead short-and-long term projects to support the CR’s overall grantmaking goals 
• Support reporting and metrics recording and analysis
• Manage consistent communications to stakeholders and grantmaking teams 
• Role based in Washington, DC, Wilmington DE, or Chicago, IL with minimal travel 

Qualifications

The Grants Associate position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a grants management-related role. Experience in a position requiring knowledge of grantmaking rules and regulations and private or corporate foundation policy is preferred.

• Experience working with nonprofits including performing due diligence, reviewing financial documents, analyzing grant making risk
• Understanding of IRS charitable law
• Experience or background in a similar position; understanding of and interest in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
• Strong computer skills and experience using grants management or CRM software
• Comfort with and ability to diligently review financial statements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Superb attention to detail
• Ability to implement grantmaking policies and processes 
• Demonstrated experience working with many teams and managing multiple stakeholders
• Experience and/or inclination to work in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative, to prioritize and accurately complete multiple tasks, and to work under deadlines and changing priorities