Joshua Chefec
Commercial Banking Leader
New York, New York
About Joshua Chefec
Joshua Chefec is a Commercial Banking Leader at KeyBank in New York City, where he began in April 2026. He has nearly two decades of experience serving the NYC middle-market and mid-corporate banking sector. Prior to KeyBank, he spent nearly eight years at JPMorgan Chase, where he served as Executive Director and Market Executive from January 2023 to April 2026. In that role, he co-led a team of 30 commercial bankers covering middle-market companies in Metro New York, overseeing strategy and execution for an $85 million annual revenue business with over 750 clients. He was responsible for 23 hires since 2023, client prioritization, VIP relationships, banker performance and career development, key private equity, venture capital, and family office relationships, and cross-line of business partnerships.
As Vice President at JPMorgan Chase from April 2018 to January 2023, Chefec was named Club Elite banker for distinguished performance in 2022, originated 29 new commercial banking relationships between January 2021 and December 2022, and generated over $9.5 million in new firm revenue in a 26-month period. He defended and retained five large at-risk clients worth over $2 million in annual recurring revenue and mentored multiple associates and analysts. Before JPMorgan Chase, Chefec held roles at LSQ, ExpoCredit, and FGI Capital, where he originated and structured middle-market debt deals and helped build private equity coverage models. He started his career with an internship at J.P. Morgan in Asset & Wealth Management while still in college. Chefec earned a Bachelor of Science in Management, Cum Laude, with a major in Finance from Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2012.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase
LSQ
ExpoCredit
FGI Capital
J.P. Morgan
Education
Tulane University, A.B. Freeman School of Business
Great Neck North High School
Media
Press
Awards & Recognition
- JPMorgan Chase Club Elite Banker, JPMorgan Chase, 2022
- Executive Director Promotion via 360-Review, JPMorgan Chase, 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- CFA Charterholder, CFA Institute, 2018
- FINRA Series 79, FINRA
- FINRA Series 63, FINRA
- FINRA Series SIE, FINRA
Charities & Volunteering
- W!SE, financial literacy and college/career readiness
- JPMorgan Chase Working Families Network Tri-State Co-Chair, JPMorgan Chase
Boards & Memberships
- CFA Society New York
- Association for Corporate Growth
- Commercial Finance Association
- Turnaround Management Association
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Joshua Chefec do?
Joshua Chefec is a Commercial Banking Leader at KeyBank in New York City, where he began in April 2026. He has nearly two decades of experience serving the NYC middle-market and mid-corporate banking sector.
What is Joshua Chefec known for?
Chefec is known for leading commercial banking teams and driving revenue growth, including co-leading a team of 30 bankers at JPMorgan Chase and being named Club Elite banker in 2022 for distinguished performance. He has been featured in press pieces on career resilience and financial literacy advocacy.
Where is Joshua Chefec based?
Joshua Chefec is based in New York, New York.
Where did Joshua Chefec study?
Chefec earned a Bachelor of Science in Management, Cum Laude, with a major in Finance from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business in 2012.
Who does Joshua Chefec work for?
Joshua Chefec works for KeyBank as a Commercial Banking Leader.
Last updated July 23, 2026