Investment Banking - Director Advisory Services - Vice President (New York)

Job Description

Vice President on the Director Advisory Services (DAS) team you will play a key role specializing in the Referral (Search) business. Your role centers on connecting current and retired executives with board opportunities, supporting both first‑time Directors and experienced board members seeking additional roles. You will drive candidate sourcing for board mandates, strengthen JPMorgan’s presence with public, private, and private pre‑IPO technology companies, and build relationships internally and externally to support the growth of the business in alignment with strategic GIB VIP clients and breakthrough company targets.

Job Responsibilities

• Meet with executives referred by JPMorgan investment bankers, private bankers, current Directors, and partners to understand their board aspirations and to onboard them into DAS.
• Identify and curate slates of board candidates for RFPs, primarily for mandates from Equities Capital Markets (ECM).
• Support Nomination/Governance chairs and CEOs in filling board roles, building the candidate slate and presenting it to the client, in alignment with the JPMorgan banker.
• Work closely with the DAS team focused on Director Engagement, as strategic and influential Directors are onboarded into DAS.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across JPMorgan, especially within the Commercial and Investment Bank, coverage teams, and capital markets (ECM).
• Develop and nurture external relationships across the technology ecosystem, including venture capital firms, founders, and other key stakeholders.
• Expand JPMorgan’s presence and influence with public, private, and pre‑IPO technology companies seeking board talent.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities and enhance the referral pipeline.
• Stay abreast of trends in board composition, governance, and director recruitment, particularly within the technology sector.
• Provide insights and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven experience in executive search, board advisory, or a related field, ideally with exposure to technology companies.
• Strong network within the executive and board community, especially in NAMR.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Understanding of board governance, director recruitment, and the dynamics of public and private company boards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building new business lines.
• High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Willingness to travel as needed within NAMR.

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. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.