Technology Strategy Business Manager - Executive Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic planning, governance and execution across core technology priorities within Securities Services Technology.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive investment decisions, transformation initiatives and operating model enhancements while delivering executive insights and ensuring cross-functional collaboration across Technology, Finance and Business units.

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Management, Strategy, COO, Finance, Transformation or Technology leadership.
• Experience managing complex investment portfolios or strategic programs.
• Strong financial, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across Technology, Finance and Business.
• Experience leading large cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of strategic priorities across infrastructure, AI, vendor management and organizational resilience.
• Partner with senior leaders on business planning, investment governance and operating model effectiveness.
• Develop governance frameworks, metrics and reporting.
• Lead financial management activities including forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve technology efficiency, scalability and cost effectiveness.
• Drive vendor strategy and third-party optimization.
• Lead workforce resilience initiatives and succession planning.
• Deliver executive-level insights to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Executive stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor strategy

Communication & presentation

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.