Vendor Management Portfolio Manager - Vice President

Aumni; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in London is seeking a Vendor Management Portfolio Manager within the Human Resources function to lead third‑party risk assessments and the assurance program, partnering with risk, technology, and procurement teams to strengthen controls and governance.

You will define assurance strategies, deliver executive reporting, and drive AI‑enabled risk analytics while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policies across supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in third‑party risk management, cybersecurity, technology risk, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry and leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Knowledge of third‑party risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using governance, risk, compliance and data analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to strengthen third‑party risk assessments and control environments; identify improvement opportunities and advise on control implementation to mitigate thematic risks
• Drive and oversee execution of third‑party assurance programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and deliver reporting and metrics that highlight risk trends, program effectiveness, and third‑party cyber and technology risks
• Partner with control owners to establish and maintain cyber, technology, and data control requirements for third‑party relationships
• Serve as a liaison across supplier management, technology risk, product security, control management, and governance teams to enable a coordinated approach to third‑party risk management
• Use enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities to support risk and control analysis, reporting, and insights, while adhering to data handling and security requirements
• Promote reuse‑first and AI‑assisted approaches to improve control testing, issue management, and action plan processes while maintaining auditability and regulatory alignment
• Monitor industry developments, emerging threats, and evolving best practices to continuously strengthen third‑party risk management

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Alteryx

Tableau

QlikView

Job description

In this role, you will partner with stakeholders across risk, technology, controls, procurement, and supplier management to execute assurance activities, improve risk visibility, and support a strong control environment. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, elevate risk management practices, and lead initiatives that advance regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

As a Vendor Management Portfolio Manager in Human Resources team, you will lead oversight and continuous improvement of third‑party assessment activities and the broader third‑party assurance program. You will define and execute assurance strategies, shape operating models, and drive governance, controls, and risk management practices. You will deliver executive reporting, actionable risk insights, and program enhancements—helping strengthen third‑party risk management across the organization. Your work will reinforce a strong risk culture, continuous improvement, and alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to strengthen third‑party risk assessments and control environments; identify improvement opportunities and advise on control implementation to mitigate thematic risks
• Drive and oversee execution of third‑party assurance programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and deliver reporting and metrics that highlight risk trends, program effectiveness, and third‑party cyber and technology risks
• Partner with control owners to establish and maintain cyber, technology, and data control requirements for third‑party relationships
• Serve as a liaison across supplier management, technology risk, product security, control management, and governance teams to enable a coordinated approach to third‑party risk management
• Use enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities to support risk and control analysis, reporting, and insights, while adhering to data handling and security requirements
• Promote reuse‑first and AI‑assisted approaches to improve control testing, issue management, and action plan processes while maintaining auditability and regulatory alignment
• Monitor industry developments, emerging threats, and evolving best practices to continuously strengthen third‑party risk management

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Previous in third‑party risk management, cybersecurity, technology risk, or a related discipline
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g., financial services or healthcare)
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of third‑party risk management frameworks, cybersecurity controls, and regulatory requirements
• Experience using governance, risk, compliance, and data analytics platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Alteryx, Tableau, or QlikView)
• Experience using enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities to support risk and controls workflows
• Experience developing and presenting risk metrics, dashboards, and executive‑level reporting
• Experience partnering with legal and procurement teams on cybersecurity and data protection requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex programs and projects in a fast‑paced environment

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.

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.

Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm’s culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business — working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.

Join a team that strengthens third‑party risk management and governance across Human Resources.