VP, Payments Tech Strategy & Portfolio Lead (EMEA)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a VP Business Manager within Payments Finance & Business Management to partner with senior technology leaders and drive disciplined execution across a complex portfolio.

You will shape strategy, manage governance, and ensure transparent reporting to enable informed decision making. This high-visibility role emphasizes budgets, forecasting, and resource planning across the EMEA technology portfolio, with collaboration across Technology, Business, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business management, finance, COO, or strategy roles within Technology, Financial Services, or a large matrix organization.
• Strong financial analysis and planning skills, including budget management and forecasting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a time-pressured environment.
• Strong communication skills with experience producing senior-level presentations.
• Solid understanding of technology delivery and program governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial plans, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Monitor performance against plan and support remediation actions.
• Support forecasting processes and track outcomes against objectives.
• Analyze year-on-year spend trends and assist in multi-year planning.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level materials on strategy, budget, and delivery status.
• Support teams in understanding and challenging technology cost allocations.
• Contribute to business case development for large-scale technology initiatives.
• Coordinate reporting and materials for business reviews and senior management forums.
• Assist in portfolio planning, demand planning, and resource management.
• Support location strategy initiatives and promote efficient organization design.
• Provide governance support and transparency across strategic agendas.

Skills

Business management

Finance

Strategy execution

Forecasting

Communication

Job description

J.P. Morgan in London is seeking a VP Business Manager within Payments Finance & Business Management to partner with senior technology leaders and drive disciplined execution across a complex portfolio.

You will shape strategy, manage governance, and ensure transparent reporting to enable informed decision making. This high-visibility role emphasizes budgets, forecasting, and resource planning across the EMEA technology portfolio, with collaboration across Technology, Business, and Finance.