Anu Aiyengar, Global Head of Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions at J.P. Morgan Chase, focuses on recruiting, mentoring, and developing women in financial services. Recognizing women’s unique challenges, Anu has introduced flexible measures for women in M&A who are starting families, helping them balance professional and personal responsibilities. Anu connects rising women bankers with senior women who successfully balance high-level roles and family life, providing valuable mentorship. Her work aligns with J.P. Morgan’s Women on The Move (WOTM), a DEI Center of Excellence dedicated to empowering women. WOTM has impacted over 1 million women, helping them save $1.4 billion collectively and supporting 60,000 women through community partnerships. Anu also collaborates with organizations like VMG Partners, Ascend, Sidley Austin, and Women in Private Equity to enhance representation, provide essential skills, and support women-led firms. Her efforts foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for women in finance.
