Commercial and Investment Bank Controls - Compliance & Operational Risk Governance Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Vice President for their Controls Governance team in Edinburgh. The role involves shaping the control environment, ensuring effective oversight, and providing advisory support to senior management. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in governance and risk, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with tools like Alteryx and Tableau. This position champions a collaborative team culture focused on excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in regulatory, risk, and/or control functions.
• Proven experience in delivering governance and oversight.
• Confident leader with good judgment to influence senior management.

Responsibilities

• Implement an effective Operational Risk framework.
• Manage control aspects of Regulatory exams and inquiries.
• Provide Operational Risk advice to senior management.

Skills

Regulatory, risk, and control functions experience

Analytical skills for identifying key drivers

Strong written and verbal communication

Relationship-building skills

Management skills

Education

BA (or equivalent) degree

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

Advanced Excel skills

Job description

Job Description

Join our dynamic Controls Governance team as a Vice President, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our control environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior management and influence key decisions across the firm. If you are intellectually curious and passionate about driving solutions, this role offers the perfect platform to make a significant impact. Collaborate with a diverse team of experts and contribute to the effective oversight of our governance framework. Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

As a Vice President in our Controls Governance team, you will directly support the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Chief Control Manager in delivering executive controls reporting to CIB senior management through the Business Control Committees. You will work with us to ensure effective oversight of the CIB BCC governance framework and communicate control-related issues. You will have the opportunity to interact with senior management and partner with Line of Business (LOB), Functional & Regional Control Managers, Risk, and Compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement an effective Operational Risk framework by collaborating with business and control partners.
• Maintain effective governance by managing escalation frameworks and delivering messages to senior management.
• Manage control aspects of Regulatory exams and inquiries.
• Represent the CIB in Working Groups, leading meetings and discussions on operational risk events.
• Develop and implement Operational Risk analytics to identify risks and measure control environment health.
• Provide Operational Risk advice to senior management through independent reviews and reports.
• Maintain Operational Risk Standards & Procedures by identifying gaps and leading change implementation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Significant professional experience in regulatory, risk, and/or control functions, with business management experience.
• Proven experience in delivering governance and oversight across business and risk disciplines.
• BA (or equivalent) degree required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify key drivers and issues.
• Confident leader with good judgment and maturity to influence senior management.
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent management skills, including matrix management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with large data sets- advanced Excel skills
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Alteryx and Tableau is a plus.
• Energetic and self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.