A Career in Commercial Banking: The Climate Technology Banking Team
Banking and finance careers have always been known for their ability to provide financial stability and growth. However, a career in commercial banking, especially in the Climate Technology Banking team, offers much more than just financial benefits. It provides an opportunity to establish strong relationships with clients, provide financial advice, and contribute to the world’s most innovative companies. The role of a Commercial Banker in the Climate Technology Banking team is a rewarding and fulfilling career path that requires a customer-focused approach, a passion for building relationships, and a deep understanding of financial advice. Here is a detailed job description to understand more about this career path.
Job Responsibilities
As a Commercial Banker in the Climate Technology Banking team, you will have the responsibility of growing and retaining profitable relationships within the Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries. This team is a part of J.P. Morgan’s Commercial Bank, where you will be the point of focus for client acquisition and maintaining ongoing relationships with innovative companies.
Some of the significant responsibilities include:
- Building a brand within your market that represents Climate Technology banking as the “Leading Innovation Economy bank serving the best and most diverse clients”.
- Developing new business in your market by acquiring new relationships, deepening existing relationships and leading internal strategic discussions across all our solutions including credit and payments.
- Relentlessly seeking out the best and diverse founders powering innovation by leveraging a referral network built through business activities and relationship development.
- Building and maintaining relationships with key Venture Capital partner-level investors in the Boston ecosystem who are deploying equity into Climate Tech.
- Applying knowledge of Climate Tech life cycle to help founders source the capital they need to successfully grow and scale their businesses.
- Championing a culture of innovation and a customer centric mindset balanced with the ability to manage risk (credit, operational, and reputational) appropriately.
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
The role of a Commercial Banker in the Climate Technology Banking team requires specific qualifications, capabilities, and skills. These include:
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of Commercial Banking products and services.
- Excellent sales management and business development skills.
- Proficiency in building and maintaining positive client relationships.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong partnership with senior business and control partners.
- Self-directed, proactive, and creative; uses sound judgment and navigates ambiguity to get things done.
- FINRA Series 79, 63 and Securities Industry Essentials licenses required or must obtain within 180 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
While the above qualifications are necessary, certain preferred qualifications can give you an edge. These are:
- A Bachelor’s degree and formal credit training.
- Being a strong committed team player, looking to add to a national team of like-minded, passionate Innovation Economy bankers.
About JPMorganChase
JPMorganChase is one of the oldest financial institutions, offering innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. With a history spanning over 200 years, JPMorganChase is a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
