Securities Services - Global Custody Industry Development – Vice President

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a motivated individual to drive analysis and strategy in Industry Development. The role involves collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to support product development and regulatory initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a keen interest in digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a drive to learn quickly.
• Understanding of the industry from operations or product management.
• Experience in product management and regulatory environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of key Industry Associations relationships.
• Analyze opportunities in the post-trade landscape.
• Engage with clients on industry and regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Business Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Machine Learning Tools

Job description

Job Summary:

The primary focus of the role will be to work closely with internal teams and external partners to support and drive analysis, strategy, and execution of the Industry Development agenda. Strong analytical skills and end-to-end ownership are critical. This role requires collaboration with product areas, strategy, regulatory affairs, public affairs, legal, technology operations, fintech centres of excellence, as well as external engagement with industry associations, regulators, and vendors. The position is based in London and reports to the head of Industry Development.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide oversight and coordination of key Industry Associations relationships, regulatory initiatives tracking, and engagement strategy, with a focus on T+1 settlement advocacy and industry engagement.
2. Assist the team in analysis, strategy recommendations, and engagement planning for key FMI and industry utilities.
3. Analyze opportunities arising from changes in the post-trade landscape and regulations to support product development and partnerships for new digital products and services.
4. Prepare and update briefing papers with recommendations for senior management regarding project initiation or monitoring status.
5. Coordinate with relevant product industry development leads and SMEs to ensure comprehensive and accurate project requirements.
6. Work with product owners to allocate resources effectively to achieve project success.
7. Create key metrics to monitor progress of industry initiatives and develop reporting tools to keep management informed of progress, risks, and challenges.
8. Engage with clients through bilateral discussions and publications on industry and regulatory developments affecting the post-trade landscape.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Self-motivated with a drive to learn quickly and think creatively.
• Understanding or knowledge of the industry, preferably from operations, product management, or client service roles.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to coordinate stakeholders towards common goals.
• Interest and knowledge in digital innovation areas such as digital assets and artificial intelligence, and their impact on custody and securities services.
• Ability to quickly understand and articulate post-trade concepts clearly and concisely.
• Business acumen with experience in data analysis and business case development.
• Experience in product management and regulatory environments is a plus, or a solid understanding of core concepts.
• Strong business analysis, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for communication and presentation.
• Ability to utilize Machine Learning tools.