From LGBTQ+ Adoption to Trans Allyship: Approaching Talent Recruitment in 2023

JPMorgan Chase offers programs, apprenticeships, internships and full-time opportunities designed for early career professionals and graduates of all backgrounds to grow, thrive and advance in their careers. We spoke with members of their Early Careers Recruitment team, as well a Software Engineer Program participant, to learn about their approach to recruiting early career talent, what fuels JPMorgan Chase’s inclusive culture and the resources and opportunities available to LGBTQ+ employees.

Thank you for chatting with us Will and Jared! Can you start by telling me about yourselves and your roles at JPMorgan Chase?

Will: I’m Will Mahood and I’m an Early Careers Recruiter for J.P. Morgan, based in Glasgow. My background has been in early top talent recruiting in technology within the financial services industry.

Jarred: My name is Jarred Lim and I’m in my second year of the Software Engineer Program at JPMorgan Chase. I support our Rates eTrading team and am currently based in London. I graduated with a computer science degree from Imperial College London.

Will, how do you approach recruitment from a diversity and inclusion perspective?

Will: First and foremost, I’m looking for candidates who are passionate and skilled individuals. Diversity, equity and inclusion is very important, not only to me, but our company. A diverse workplace enhances the employee experience and ultimately means we all can perform our best and deliver the best results. When recruiting, it’s important for candidates to see themselves reflected in the people they engage with throughout the process. At recruitment events and during interviews, for example, we ensure we have representatives from JPMorgan Chase who reflect the diversity of our workforce.

Jarred, what has your experience been with JPMorgan Chase’s culture?