EMEA Management & Controls Governance Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking a Management & Controls Governance Associate to own the delivery of key EMEA governance committees and produce insightful materials for senior leaders.

You will operate across lines of business to strengthen oversight and drive improvements through automation and smarter content creation. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders, transform inputs into polished decks, and help advance governance routines in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, controls, programme management, or a related role.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong business writing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high output quality standards.
• Proactive, well-organised, with strong prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to learn topics quickly.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint (or PitchPro), Word, and Excel.
• Confidence with process improvement, automation, and intelligent solutions to drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of a key EMEA first line of defence governance committees, including planning, stakeholder coordination, materials preparation, Chair briefings, minutes, actions, and follow-ups
• Transform complex inputs into high-quality senior management decks and briefing packs that are accurate, polished, and delivered on time
• Partner across lines of business and functions to strengthen governance routines and deliver effective regional oversight
• Present themes and insights to senior management, highlighting key risk and control topics and emerging trends
• Drive strategic initiatives that continuously improve governance processes and frameworks, leveraging intelligent solutions and automation to streamline content creation and reduce manual effort

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Business writing

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Analytical skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Process improvement

Automation

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

This is an opportunity to play a central role in how EMEA governance operates, giving you high visibility, regular exposure to senior stakeholders, and an opportunity to build your career across the franchise.

As a Management & Controls Governance Associate within the EMEA Management & Controls Governance team, you will own the delivery of key first line of defence governance committees and produce high-quality materials, delivering informative insights to senior leaders. You will work at the intersection of multiple lines of business and functions, strengthening oversight frameworks and driving continuous improvement through intelligent solutions and automation. This role offers significant networking opportunities and visibility of the strategic initiatives impacting the EMEA businesses.

Job responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery of a key EMEA first line of defence governance committees, including planning, stakeholder coordination, materials preparation, Chair briefings, minutes, actions, and follow-ups
• Transform complex inputs into high-quality senior management decks and briefing packs that are accurate, polished, and delivered on time
• Partner across lines of business and functions to strengthen governance routines and deliver effective regional oversight
• Present themes and insights to senior management, highlighting key risk and control topics and emerging trends
• Drive strategic initiatives that continuously improve governance processes and frameworks, leveraging intelligent solutions and automation to streamline content creation and reduce manual effort

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in governance, controls, programme management, or a related role
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust quickly and influence confidently at all levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong business writing
• Exceptional attention to detail and consistently high standards for output quality
• Proactive, well-organised approach with strong prioritisation skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to get up to speed on new topics quickly
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint (or PitchPro), Word, and Excel
• Confidence with process improvement, automation, and intelligent solutions to drive efficiency

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with SharePoint and Confluence for content management and collaboration
• Financial services experience and familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting senior management or Board-level stakeholders
• Exposure to risk and control topics within a large, matrixed organisation