EMEA Project Implementation VP - Asset & Wealth Ops

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives within the RIO Operations team.

You will translate strategic plans into high‑impact programs, collaborating across business units and senior management to deliver results and align operations with the firm’s objectives. The role requires strong governance, data‑driven decision making, and experience with asset management processes, middle office, and outsourcing.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing or supporting system migration and implementation projects within financial services or asset management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of asset management business and trade lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience in production support, including runbooks for operational procedures.
• Proven track record in outsourcing operations or working with third-party service providers in a middle office setting.
• Solid understanding of middle office functions, particularly in fixed income operations and trade support.
• Adept ability to triage operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
• Collaborative experience working with fund administrators to ensure accurate fund accounting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of strategic plans into high-impact programs and projects across business units.
• Oversee the execution of programs with risk mitigation and timely delivery.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Build and manage diverse teams, delegating tasks effectively.
• Engage with senior management and stakeholders, providing regular updates and resolving issues.

Skills

Systems migration experience

Asset management knowledge

Trade lifecycle understanding

Production support/runbooks

Outsourcing/middle office experience

Middle office fixed income

Data integrity/reconciliation

Fund accounting collaboration

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Program/Project Manager to lead transformative initiatives within the RIO Operations team.

You will translate strategic plans into high‑impact programs, collaborating across business units and senior management to deliver results and align operations with the firm’s objectives. The role requires strong governance, data‑driven decision making, and experience with asset management processes, middle office, and outsourcing.