Diversity

The business case for diversity and equality of opportunity is simple: J.P. Morgan is a place for talented people from all backgrounds and perspectives because our clients come from all backgrounds and perspectives. Gender, race, sexual orientation, age and physical ability are some of the differences that make people — employees and clients — unique. Having diverse points of view enables us to understand and serve our clients better. As a global organisation serving a diverse client base, building and sustaining an inclusive workforce makes economic sense.

Our commitment to diversity starts at the top. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman and CEO, Jamie Dimon, leads the Corporate Diversity Council — a group of senior J.P. Morgan business leaders who are responsible for ensuring that the brightest and best work here. We recognise that an inclusive work environment results in better business performance and personal development. Our aim is to embed and institutionalise a more inclusive approach to recruiting, retention, promotion and development of diverse talent. Responsibility for this doesn't lie just with senior leaders though. At J.P. Morgan, everyone is responsible for ensuring that we demonstrate a commitment beyond compliance. 

What's the point of diversity?

Success. At J.P. Morgan we see diversity as a competitive advantage, as we believe that encouraging a working environment that promotes creativity, leadership and exceptional performance results in better performance in the businesses we operate. We can only win by creating and encouraging a culture of inclusion, where everyone's opinion counts and all employees have the freedom to deliver their absolute best. This is why we work hard and invest in attracting and retaining a diverse workforce.

The EMEA Inclusive Leadership Council (ILC) is a group of the bank's most senior managers in the region, who have responsibility for promoting a culture of inclusion. While we ensure that our senior management has accountability, our employees are also helping us drive change through various forums and Employee Networking Groups (ENG).

Our approach to diversity is a practical response to a business imperative and everyone shares accountability for making it work on every level. But there's another important consideration — a genuine culture of openness and meritocracy that simply makes this a much better place to work.

Meet some of our employees talking about their experiences working at J.P. Morgan:

• Ashish Goyal, Sales, Trading & Research
• Emma Mangan, Operations & Business Services
• Samantha Ngapanoun, Investment Banking