Jake C.
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Transform Your Career with a JPMorgan VP & HBS Alum
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Jake’s Career Development Qualifications
Experience level: Vice President
60+ people coached for Career Development
Jake has helped clients get into these companies:
Jake Cortez is a Vice President and Strategy Manager at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he leads the strategic organization of operations teams for Employee Compute, one of the firm's most significant technology organizations. With over 17 combined years of experience in military and financial services, he is a transformational-focused leader who drives strategic and metrics alignment across global software development, engineering, operations, and technology incubation teams. He is also an alum of Harvard Business School and a combat veteran. He is a continual servant to the Veteran community as a leader, accelerating toward the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals at scale. Specialties: Strategy Execution, Training, Administration, Operations Management, Development Planning, Process Development, Critical Thinking, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Management Skills.
Jake can help with:
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Work Experience
Vice President of Strategy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
March 2021 - Present
As the Vice President of Strategy Management for a globally impacting business unit, I lead the strategic organization of product teams to translate our vision into clear, measurable, and action-oriented plans by integrating operational activities to achieve long-lasting competitive advantages. Cross-functional Team Leadership and Leadership
Vice President of Strategy
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
July 2019 - March 2021
As a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co. I serve as a strategist on the global leadership team as part of a hand-selected cross-functional group that leads performance monitoring and improvement strategy across a global organization. Cross-functional Team Leadership
Military Pathways Associate
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
August 2018 - July 2019
The Military Pathways Development Program recruits top performing military veterans into financial services and positions them for leadership opportunities at the firm. The program accelerates associate development through an aggressive two-year program providing opportunities and exposure in our fastest growing businesses. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.4 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.
Advisor to the Deputy Secretary
US Army
February 2008 - August 2018
Deputy Secretary of the General Staff for 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, encompassing over 27,000 Soldiers, 4,800 Civilians and 34,000 Family members; Serving as the central administrative authority for all personnel actions in the Command Group; responsible for developing the Commanding General's policies and procedures; manage/process actions and correspondence, including awards, evaluations, service contract/purchase of goods approval, Financial loss of property investigations ,and other actions; including Command Group ceremonies and special events. Additionally managed the Chief of Staff daily activities and high profile events ; acting as a Staff Liaison Officer to the subordinate & higher commands.
Senior Director of Plans and Strategy
US Army
January 2017 - November 2017
Deployed to Nangarhar Province, TAAC-E (Train, Advise, Assist Command-East), Afghanistan in support of Operation FREEDOM'S SENTINEL in an elevated role or responsibility. Responsible for the planning and resourcing of all combat operations across multiple war fighting functions. Synchronizing time and space to meet ever changing complex problems with unique and timely decisions. Simultaneously charged balancing unique combat and readiness focused projects that range from system integration to data analysis from the company (100+ ) to Battalion level (400+) Notable achievement: Expertly planned and synchronized over 100 Task Force Force protection operations. Personally responsible for future planning development, integrated enablers, and coordinated with agencies outside the chain of command to achieve a unity of effort towards the force protection of Operating Base Fenty and Tactical Base Gamberi. This in turn contributed to Resolute Support Forces and international forces to retain the initiative in the Task Force's area of responsibility in eastern Afghanistan. By enabling the coalition forces to continue to take the lead in the security of Afghanistan and bolster civilian support of the local population and gain legitimacy with Nangarhar’s and Laghman's populace.
Company Executive Officer
US Army
December 2015 - January 2017
Second in command of a forward Deployed 153-Soldier Stryker Infantry Company consisting of three infantry platoons, a mortar section, scout platoon, Engineering Platoon, and a headquarters section responsible for all operations in Nangahar, Afghanistan. Responsible for the administration, supply, training support, tactical employment, and battle tracking of the company during the conduct of Unified Land Operations; responsible for the oversight of maintenance processes and accountability of equipment and real property in excess of $60,000,000 Notable achievements: Selected among the 27,000 soldiers at the First Armored Division to compete in the 33rd annual Best Ranger Competition 2016, a grueling competition, starring the best soldiers of the world, our United States Army, RANGERS!
Cadet
New Mexico State
June 2011 - June 2012
Selected by New Mexico Military Institute's Admissions Office and administration as a representative of New Mexico Military Institute for purpose of recruiting. Unifying team cohesion and networking proficiency was necessary in order to manage various external audiences, in order to reach candidates on a national and international scale; conducting recruiting-based operations in various academic locations, venues, and conferences throughout the United States.
Education
Harvard Business School
HBS Alumnae -PLDA (Conferred May 2021), Executive MBA Alternative
2020 - 2021
Harvard Business School's (HBS) alternative to the Executive MBA(EMBA), the highly selective Program for Leadership Development (PLD) focuses on propelling emerging executives with the skills and business knowledge to become more effective influencers and become visionary leaders who can help build and secure a competitive edge for long-term success. Leadership
Norwich University
Military Operational Art and Science/Studies
2011 - 2013
Activities and societies: The only undergraduate program of its kind in the U.S., Norwich University’s interdisciplinary Studies in War and Peace (SWAP) program encourages you to approach peace and conflict resolution from divergent angles and develop skills across disciplines, from history to political science.
New Mexico Military Institute
Associate of Arts , Leadership
2010 - 2011
Admissions Committee Experience
Cadet Ambassador Selected by New Mexico Military Institute's Admissions Office and administration as a representative of New Mexico Military Institute for the purpose of recruiting. Unifying team cohesion and networking proficiency were necessary in order to manage various external audiences, reach candidates on a national and international scale, and conduct recruiting-based operations in various academic locations, venues, and conferences throughout the United States. Selected by New Mexico Military Institute's Admissions Office and administration as a representative of New Mexico Military Institute for recruiting. Unifying team cohesion and networking proficiency were necessary to manage various external audiences to reach candidates nationally and internationally, conducting recruiting-based operations in various academic locations, venues, and conferences throughout the United States. Cadet Regimental Command Sergeant Major Under the mentorship of Major General Jerry Grizzle and Brigadier General Richard Geraci, I was responsible for the performance, discipline, and training of over 900 Cadets with diverse backgrounds from around the world. The Regiment, which consisted of thirteen troops , each containing approximately 70 -100 Cadets, represented all six classes with ages ranging from High School Freshmen to College Freshmen from all over the globe.
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