JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a government role, perhaps that of the Treasury Secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the U.S. presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon, courted by both sides in the presidential campaign, quietly supports Vice President Kamala Harris, according to people familiar with his thinking. The banking executive’s private support for Harris was previously reported by the New York Times.

Reports indicate the iconic Wall Street leader, who sees "almost nil" chance of going into government, would refrain from taking sides publicly on the hotly contested election.

Oct 22 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N CEO Jamie Dimon would consider a government role, perhaps that of the Treasury Secretary, if Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris wins the US presidential election, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

CEO Jamie Dimon is reportedly considering a role in the Harris administration, according to a New York Times report. Puck News Founding Partner Bill Cohan joins Yahoo Finance to discuss this possibility.

The JPMorgan CEO has not publicly backed either candidate and has explicitly stated he is not interested in roles like Treasury Secretary.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) chief Jamie Dimon has publicly praised former President Donald Trump while being careful to stay neutral in this year’s presidential election. But he has privately expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign — and even an openness to serving in her cabinet if she wins.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan says he wouldn’t mind a role in Kamala’s government like of a Treasury Secretary if she wins the US presidential elections. As reported by the New York Times, the CEO has hidden his stance for fear of penalty in case the opposition party wins.