Risk Technology UI & Workflow Platforms Lead - Executive Director

J.P. MORGAN; Scotland; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Scotland is seeking a Software Engineering Leader to oversee Risk Technology initiatives. You will leverage your extensive software knowledge to drive multiple complex projects, influence resource decisions, and enhance product performance. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in leading high-functioning teams, coupled with a strong technical background. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in software engineering concepts.
• Significant experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner or Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and process implementations to achieve objectives.
• Develop and maintain a product roadmap with planned features.
• Monitor product performance and user feedback for improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Overview

If you are a software engineering leader ready to take the reins and drive impact, we've got an opportunity just for you.

As the Risk Technology UI & Workflow Platforms Lead at JPMorgan Chase within the Risk Tech organization, you will lead a technical area and promote impact across teams, technologies, and projects within various departments. You will leverage your extensive knowledge of software, applications, technical processes, and product management to oversee multiple complex projects and initiatives. In this role, you will serve as the primary decision maker for your teams, fostering innovation and ensuring effective solution delivery.

Job responsibilities

• Leads technology and process implementations to achieve functional technology objectives
• Makes decisions that influence teams' resources, budget, tactical operations, and the execution and implementation of processes and procedures
• Develops and maintains a product roadmap outlining the planned features and enhancements
• Monitors product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions
• Carries governance accountability for coding decisions, control obligations, and measures of success such as cost of ownership, maintainability, and portfolio operations
• Delivers technical solutions that can be leveraged across multiple businesses and domains
• Influences peer leaders and senior stakeholders across the business, product, and technology teams
• Champions the firm's culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and proficient expert experience
• Significant experience of developing or leading cross-functional teams of technologists
• Experience of building technical platforms/products and achieving adoption across a large organisation
• Proven experience of leading a product as a Technical Product Owner or Technical Product Manager
• Proven understanding of platform architecture and development
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in hiring, developing, and recognising talent

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Financial Services experience
• Degree qualified

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.