Public Finance Syndicate - Executive Director

Job Description
At JP Morgan, we offer a challenging and rewarding environment where you can make a significant impact. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders and contribute to innovative financing solutions that drive success for our clients.
Position Summary:
As an Executive Director for the Public Finance Syndicate team, you will play a crucial role in delivering top-tier financing solutions to municipal and not-for-profit issuers. Our team collaborates closely with banking, investor marketing, debt capital markets, trading, and sales to achieve this goal.
Job Responsibilities:

• Deal Execution: Lead the marketing and pricing efforts for J.P. Morgan's lead-managed and co-managed public finance transactions, ensuring effective client engagement and seamless execution. Collaborate with banking teams and issuers to determine optimal timing, structure, and spreads for new issue Public Finance products in a dynamic market environment.
• Client Relationship Building: Demonstrate the drive and capability to maintain and enhance relationships with investors and issuers, fostering long-term partnerships. Build strong client relationships through skilled execution of transactions.
• Pricing Expertise: Provide indicative pricing for new issues to banking teams and issuers, leveraging your deep understanding of market dynamics.
• Analytical Excellence: Conduct and oversee analytical work for clients and internal partners, utilizing existing models and developing new ones to study market trends. Present findings clearly in both written and oral formats.
• Team Collaboration: Understand the roles of team members within the front office and support areas, effectively coordinating efforts to achieve transaction goals. Listen actively and translate information from key partners into actionable insights. Proactively take on additional responsibilities to add value.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in public finance or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of credits, underwriting, and client relationships within the market.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive under competitive pressures while maintaining a client-focused approach and attention to detail.
• Initiative-driven, with a keen interest in clients and markets, and the ability to generate creative ideas.
• Strong teamwork ethic, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong client presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Bloomberg.
• Ability to learn J.P. Morgan products and systems and utilize pricing tools effectively.
• Strong control discipline, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately and minimize risk to the firm.
• Series 7/52/63/79 designations preferred.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers 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. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.