JPMorgan's junior bankers just gained an ally in their fight against overwork. Here's what we know about the longtime exec tapped to advocate for them.

The appointment of a new HR executive at JPMorgan follows concerns over the work-life balance of junior investment bankers after the death of an associate. The executive, McClendon, aims to implement strategies to address overwork issues, including tracking hours and educating senior bankers on workload management.