2025 Commercial & Investment Bank - Investment Banking - Empowering Leaders Development Program - Sydney & Melbourne

Job Description
The J.P. Morgan Empowering Leaders Development Program is a new offering which recognizes penultimate university students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and involvement in the community.
This program includes 2 paid internship opportunities (Winter and Summer) in the J.P. Morgan Investment Banking division.
The Winter J.P. Morgan Empowering Leaders Development Program is expected to run from Monday 23 June to Friday 18 July 2025 (although this may be subject to change). It begins with 2-3 days of orientation and training, giving you technical and practical skills that will help you hit the ground running.
As an Intern in the Empowering Leaders Development Program, you will spend your winter and summer working alongside the top professionals in the business to come up with solutions that shape the global economy. Our bankers are focused on long-term relationships and developing strategies that help our government, institutional and corporate clients grow and innovate by providing sound advice, helping them access funds and making connections, all while helping clients manage the many risks in today's complex environment. Our industry and product teams work together to develop and execute strategies that help our clients grow and achieve their objectives in today's global markets.
Our industry and product teams include: Debt Capital Markets, Energy & Renewables, Equity Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Financial Institutions, Financial Sponsors, General Industrials, Metals & Mining, Real Estate and Infrastructure. Working here means joining a collaborative, supportive team. We want your diverse perspective to help us innovate the next wave of products and solutions for our clients. We'll give you what you need to succeed from training to mentoring from senior leaders to projects that engage all your skills.
The J.P. Morgan Empowering Leaders Development Program is a pipeline for future graduate opportunities within the Investment Banking division. Based on individual achievements, those who successfully complete the program may receive a full time position within the firm for 2027.
Job responsibilities

• Analyze market data, building detailed financial models and preparing client presentations for mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and capital markets advisory
• Manage client transactions from pitch to close under the guidance of our senior leaders.
• Demonstrate leadership by coming up with innovative and creative ways to solve complex, real-world business challenges
• Learn how we help clients and communities grow, no matter their needs
• Build your professional network with mentors, senior executives and others

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A well-rounded academic background
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership and involvement in the community or extra-curricular achievements
• Keen to build networks, collaborate across teams and be inspired by others
• Display initiative and confidence to take on challenges
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and interpretative skills
• Being adaptable, flexible and resilient
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Must be in penultimate year of study, completing studies between April and December 2026
• Be available to complete two internships (winter and summer) with J.P. Morgan
• Fluent in English
• Must be an Australian citizen or already have been granted Permanent Residency at the time of application

Join us
At J.P. Morgan, we're creating positive change for the diverse communities we serve. We do this by championing your innovative ideas through a supportive culture that helps you every step of the way as you build your career. If you're passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we're looking for you.
Application Deadline
7 March 2025 (23:59 AEST)
Please note the below:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible so we are able to send through additional steps ahead of the deadline.
• Please indicate on your resume what is your preferred location (Sydney or Melbourne).
• Avoid using an email address with ".edu" extension as doing so could result in delays receiving updates regarding your candidacy.
• If successful, the program includes two internship opportunities (Winter and Summer) in the J.P. Morgan Investment Banking division.

What's next?

• Help us learn about you by submitting a complete and thoughtful application, which includes your resume. Your application and resume is a way for us to initially get to know you and your demonstrated leadership skills so it's important to complete all relevant application questions so we have as much information about you as possible.
• After you confirm your application, we will review it to determine whether you meet certain required qualifications.
• If you meet the minimum requirements, you'll receive an email invitation to complete a video interview, powered by HireVue. This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our recruiting team and hiring managers. HireVue is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have completed this.
• Following HireVue completion, shortlisted candidates will be invited for an Assessment Centre and final round interviews.

Reasonable Adjustments
J.P. Morgan is an inclusive employer of choice. If you require any adjustments to enable you to perform the essential functions of your job, please do not hesitate to contact your manager/recruiter.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.