This is a unique opportunity to build and drive the engine of the Innovation Economy – working with some of the UK’s most ambitious, early stage (Series A & B) VC‑backed technology and life science companies.
Your focus will be on driving sustainable growth across the full client lifecycle—from initial engagement through scale and maturity—by delivering the breadth of J.P. Morgan’s capabilities. You will proactively anticipate client needs, partnering with founders and CFOs as they navigate critical inflection points, while maximizing value and revenue for the firm over time.
Critically, you will share this expertise and sales excellence with the wider team to drive the early stage sales engine and support / lead key internal workstreams that enable rapid scaleable growth for the wider Innovation Economy business.
This position is based in our London office.
Role & Responsibilities
There are 3 critical aspects to this role that make it unique:
- Origination and portfolio management of the most exciting early stage (Series A & B) UK companies
- Sales leadership to help other bankers drive origination excellence across our EMEA Innovation Economy franchise (specifically across Series A & B)
- Own key internal workstreams that enables our business to scale rapidly
Additionally, collaboration across the firm is core to success in this role. You will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Build and represent the J.P. Morgan Innovation Economy franchise in your market, positioning the firm as the leading Innovation Economy bank serving the most_ _compelling and diverse founders and businesses
- Originate and develop new client relationships while deepening existing ones, delivering the full capabilities of the firm and leading internal dialogue across credit, payments, and broader strategic solutions
- Maintain an active and relentless focus on identifying the next generation of high‑quality, diverse founders, leveraging a strong referral network built through ecosystem engagement, venture relationships, and market presence
- Act as a trusted partner across J.P. Morgan, collaborating closely with Investment Banking, Large and Mid‑Cap Corporate Banking, Payments, Markets, Private Bank, Risk, and Industry Coverage teams to deliver coordinated client outcomes
- Demonstrate genuine passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and the start‑up ecosystem, staying close to industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for client growth, innovation, and strategic partnership
Qualifications & Experience
- 9+ years of relevant experience within banking, finance, or a related client‑facing role
- Proven ability of sales leadership with strong performance track record both as an individual and as a coach
- Passionate about high‑growth sectors, including AI, software, applied technology, defense tech, internet and life science
- Solid grounding in Commercial Banking products (cash management, FX), with exposure to Investment Banking solutions such as equity capital raising and M&A
- Experience structuring and managing credit solutions relevant to venture‑backed and high‑growth technology companies
Skills
- Proven ability to originate and manage complex client relationships, with strong commercial judgement and sales discipline
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, enabling credibility with senior clients and effective partnership with internal stakeholders and control functions
- Highly self‑directed, proactive, and intellectually curious, comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving outcomes in a fast‑moving environment
- Demonstrates ability to calmly juggle and execute a high volume of competing priorities within strict deadlines