• Job Description

  Req#: 210562678

  Job Title: Business Assistant - Corporate Investment Bank

  Job Summary:

  As an Administrative Assistant within the Corporate Investment Bank, you will be the key contact for business, technology, and real estate within the Representative Office. Your role will involve supporting teams based in Kenya, managing various administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position requires confidentiality, a strong work ethic, and a practical approach.

  Job Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the welcoming face of the company, handling receptionist and clerical duties.
  • Provide secretarial support to the Company Representative Officer (CRO) and bankers.
  • Coordinate local and international travel and logistics.
  • Manage diaries and scheduling.
  • Organize meetings and logistics.
  • Assist visiting JPMorgan bankers with administrative needs.
  • Facilitate business continuity planning, including disaster recovery tests.
  • Collect and process invoices for the Representative Office.
  • Manage company invoices and travel expenses using the accounts payable system.
  • Maintain relationships with vendors and ensure general upkeep.
  • Adhere to document retention policies and manage information for the legal entity.

  Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • High School Diploma required.
  • Fluency in English is essential.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder management and relationship building.
  • Ability to quickly understand the local political and business landscape.
  • Proficiency in diary management, with good judgment and an understanding of competing priorities.
  • Excellent executive communication style, polished and professional approach.
  • Experience in arranging travel and creating accurate itineraries.
  • Proactive and ownership-driven attitude.
  • Familiarity with expense management, systems, and cost control initiatives.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
  • Team player with the ability to build networks and work collaboratively.

  Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Intermediate French language would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience in a similar administrative role within a corporate or financial environment.

• About the company

  J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years. Our business has been built upon our core principle of putting our clients'​ interests first.

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