Employer Spotlight: J.P. Morgan

On September 29, 2014 J.P. Morgan held an information session to introduce the firm to more than 100 Fordham students. Carol Parks Clancy (GSB ’82 ’87) from J.P. Morgan brought along six recent Fordham alumni to highlight their experiences and the various opportunities that the firm offers. Each spoke of the collaborative work environment, training and supportive culture. 

J.P. Morgan is currently recruiting for summer internship and full-time positions for 2015. Not sure how to choose which business area is for you? Here’s a quick overview of the business areas but to find out more about all business areas and programs you can visit jpmorgan.com/careers.

Corporate and Investment Bank: includes business areas such as Investment Banking, Investor Services, Public Finance, Research, Risk, Sales & Trading, Treasury Services and Quantitative Research. This line of business provides strategic advice, lends money, raises capital, helps manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Commercial Banking: develops comprehensive financial solutions for a broad range of clients, including corporations, municipalities, financial institutions, and not-for-profit entities, real estate investors and owners.

Asset Management: is a team of the industry’s top client advisors, portfolio managers, research analysts and investment specialists who advise clients and invest in a full range of strategies including equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity and real estate.

Accounting: includes a wide range of accounting, reporting and financial control roles across our businesses and corporate areas.

Audit: partners with management to improve the practices used to identify, evaluate, control, and monitor business risks. By evaluating accounting and technology processes while leveraging technology you will deliver creative solutions and drive resolution.

Finance: ensures the company can navigate all market environments while maintaining a fortress balance sheet. You will learn how increasing regulatory and capital requirements affect the way we do business across every area of the firm.

Operations: drives efficiency and change throughout the firm by identifying and implementing ways to improve our processes, services and products. From analyzing data to supporting clients, you will engage in the day-to-day running of our businesses.

Still not sure what sounds most like you? One final tip that the J.P. Morgan employees gave: Network as much as possible. Use the Fordham network to find employees in interesting departments. These contacts can give you the best idea of what is right for you!

Interested in applying to J.P. Morgan?  Login in to CareerLink and search under the jobs tab.  You can also visit jpmorgan.com/careers.