JPMorganChase Announces Major Investments in its Bournemouth Campus and the Community

JPMorganChase today announces two major investments to strengthen Bournemouth’s workforce and community. The firm will invest £300-350 million to modernise and expand on the Bournemouth campus for its 5,300 local employees, and provide £3.5 million over five years to support local non-profit organisations dedicated to helping young people in the South West develop skills and access career opportunities. These investments underscore JPMorganChase’s commitment to its employees, the local community, and its confidence in Bournemouth as a place to do business.

Modern campus for its 5,300 local employees
The extensive modernisation and expansion project will be a significant financial investment in the current site, which JPMorganChase moved to nearly 40 years ago. It will add a new building and transform both existing and new spaces into a world-class centre for financial innovation, payments technology, and artificial intelligence. In line with the firm’s approach to real estate development, employees can expect enhanced workplace experiences, dedicated collaborative and communal areas, and enhanced health and wellness facilities among other improvements. Plans will be submitted to local authorities in the coming weeks, and will be subject to approval.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorganChase, said: “Bournemouth has long demonstrated that there is strong financial services and technology talent outside of London, and we’re proud to be the largest private employer there. Wherever we operate, we believe in making a positive impact, and this long-term investment in a world-class workplace and in local skills development is something the community will truly benefit from.”

As JPMorganChase approaches 40 years in Bournemouth, the firm has grown from 650 employees in 1986 to 5,300 today. The Bournemouth campus, the firm’s second largest location in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), is now a vital hub for global operations, employing staff in operations, technology, and client services that support clients in 100 global markets. As Dorset’s largest private sector employer, the site processes around 350,000 transactions daily, totalling over $1 trillion each day.

The campus leverages AI and advanced technologies to improve service platforms and drive digital innovation. Bournemouth employees are also active in the community. In 2024, employees supported more than 100 non-profits, with 2,370 volunteers contributing over 8000 hours to 136 local projects.