JP Morgan creates new role to prevent overwork among junior bankers

Move to tackle long hours and support staff wellbeing comes months after deaths of two Bank of America workers

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JP Morgan has created an international role to oversee the wellbeing and success" of junior bankers after the deaths of two Bank of America employees this year renewed concerns over the health and safety of overworked staff across the industry.

Ryland McClendon, its head of diversity and inclusion, has been appointed as the bank's first global investment banking associate and analyst leader", referring to its most junior ranking staff.