Technology Strategy Business Manager - Executive Director

Fairygodboss; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategic planning, governance and execution across core technology priorities including Infrastructure, AI, vendor strategy and organizational resilience.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive investment decisions, transformation initiatives and operating model enhancements that support the long‑term success of Securities Services Technology. You will drive strategic programs, oversee budgeting and performance analysis, and champion

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Business Management, Strategy, COO, Finance, Transformation or Technology leadership roles.
• Experience managing complex investment portfolios, strategic programs or operating model initiatives.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance and Business functions.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic priorities across infrastructure, AI, vendor management and organizational resilience.
• Partner with senior leaders to support business planning, investment governance and operating model effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, metrics and reporting to drive transparency and accountability.
• Lead financial management activities, including forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology efficiency, scalability and cost effectiveness.
• Support technology modernization, platform transformation and innovation initiatives.
• Drive vendor strategy, supplier governance and third‑party optimization efforts.
• Establish frameworks to measure business value and outcomes from strategic technology investments, including AI.
• Lead workforce resilience initiatives, succession planning and organizational capability assessments.
• Deliver executive‑level insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision making.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Business Management leadership team.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Job description

As an Executive Director, you will lead strategic planning, governance and execution across core technology priorities, including Infrastructure, AI, Vendor Strategy and Organizational Resilience. You will partner with senior leaders to drive investment decisions, transformation initiatives and operating model enhancements that support the long‑term success of Securities Services Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic priorities across infrastructure, AI, vendor management and organizational resilience.
• Partner with senior leaders to support business planning, investment governance and operating model effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, metrics and reporting to drive transparency and accountability.
• Lead financial management activities, including forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology efficiency, scalability and cost effectiveness.
• Support technology modernization, platform transformation and innovation initiatives.
• Drive vendor strategy, supplier governance and third‑party optimization efforts.
• Establish frameworks to measure business value and outcomes from strategic technology investments, including AI.
• Lead workforce resilience initiatives, succession planning and organizational capability assessments.
• Deliver executive‑level insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision making.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Business Management leadership team.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Significant experience in Business Management, Strategy, COO, Finance, Transformation or Technology leadership roles.
• Experience managing complex investment portfolios, strategic programs or operating model initiatives.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance and Business functions.
• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Excellent communication, executive presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within Financial Services, Securities Services, Markets, Payments or Transaction Banking.
• Knowledge of technology economics, cloud transformation or platform modernization initiatives.
• Experience supporting AI adoption, governance or value realization programs.
• Exposure to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness or resilience initiatives.
• Familiarity with data‑driven operating models and strategic planning processes.

Why Join Us

• Influence strategic decisions across a global technology organization.
• Partner with senior leaders on transformation and investment priorities.
• Drive innovation, operational excellence and measurable business outcomes.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of Securities Services Technology.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.