2025 Athlete Transition Programme UK

Job Description
2025 Athlete Transition Programme UK
As a participant in the 2025 Athlete Transition Program within J.P. Morgan, you will have the opportunity to leverage your unique sporting background and skills in a dynamic financial environment. At JPMorgan Chase & Co., a leading global financial services firm operating in over 60 countries, we value integrity, courage, determination, leadership, and teamwork-qualities that you have honed through your athletic career.
In this program, you will gain first-hand experience working at one of the world's most respected financial institutions. You will be part of a team that appreciates and rewards your unique strengths, helping you to transition smoothly into a new professional landscape. Your work will not only contribute to the success of our firm but also have a meaningful impact on the wider community.
Programme Overview
The placement programme aims to:
* Aid your transition from high performance sport to the corporate world
* Provide the opportunity to gain exposure into financial services
* Strengthen your CV to assist in future career searching
* Provide you with an opportunity to build a network within J.P. Morgan
Programme structure:
* Duration of 6 months (with the possibility to extend)
* A central tenet of the program is a structured approach to your learning and development, you will be given the opportunity to develop yourself through an agreed framework of activities
* You'll be assigned a buddy and a mentor
* Receive regular appraisals from your manager and HR
* Networking opportunities through events and socials
* The programme offers a competitive compensation package
Selection Criteria
* Show evidence of achievement, self-motivation and adaptability to new environments
* Have demonstrable evidence of a full-time sporting career for 3 or more years and have retired no more than 2 years by the start of the program in 2024
* Demonstrate academic aptitude and self-improvement through further learning or professional qualifications
* Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of Financial Services
* Available to start work February 2025 and have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the program
Selection Timeline
Applications Open - 19 September 2024
Applications Close - 10 October 2024
Video Interview - 19 September - 14 October 2024
Final Interviews - November 2024
Assessment Centres - November 2024
London - 20-21 November 2024
Bournemouth - 19 November 2024
Scotland - 14 November 2024
Programme Start - 3 February 2025
At JPMorgan Chase, we are 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 are passionate, curious and ready to make an impact, we are looking for you.
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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.