Corporate Accounting Policy – Policy Consultant – Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Policy Consultant Vice President for its Corporate Accounting Policy team in London. This role involves providing technical accounting support, monitoring accounting standards, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of US GAAP and IFRS, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical accounting role within a financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, consolidation, and transfer of financial assets.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support for business activities and large transactions.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and represent the firm at industry forums.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technical accounting knowledge

Knowledge of US GAAP

Knowledge of IFRS

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Corporate Accounting Policy team (CAP) is an independent accounting advisory function within Corporate Finance – Corporate Controllers, under the Bank Controller, Accounting Policy and Reporting (BCAPR) organization. It consists of the Bank Controller, Corporate Accounting Policy, Regulatory Reporting Policy, Inter-entity Analysis, Quality Review & Control, and SEC Reporting teams. CAP partners with the Lines of Business and Corporate Functions by providing accounting expertise (US GAAP and IFRS) in structuring transactions, new products, and addressing issues from new accounting standards and policies.

As a Policy Consultant Vice President on the CAP team, you will support the Markets Businesses, particularly the Equities Business (Cash, Equity Derivatives Group, Prime, and Clearing), and UK Legal Entity Controllers. If you are analytical and collaborative, this team offers opportunities to build strong relationships and engage with firmwide stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support for business activities and large or unusual transactions, partnering with internal teams.
• Monitor developments in accounting standards and represent the firm at industry forums.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards.
• Review SEC filings and IFRS financial statements, including MD&A and footnotes.
• Conduct internal education sessions on accounting topics.
• Support senior management and businesses on accounting and control matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor accounting policies and standards.
• Represent the firm in external forums, meetings with standard-setters, regulators, auditors, and industry groups.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Accounting qualification and experience in a technical accounting role within a financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS, especially regarding financial instruments, consolidation, and transfer of financial assets.
• Results-oriented with ownership of work quality and timeliness.
• Consistently delivers high-quality work.
• Team player, available for clients and colleagues.
• Ability to analyze complex transactions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical issues clearly to various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with Big Four firms.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. We value diversity and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We accommodate religious practices and disabilities.

About the Team

Our Corporate Functions cover finance, risk, human resources, and marketing. Our teams support sustainable growth, manage capital, and ensure financial integrity. For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.