MEA Payment Control Manager - Riyadh Branch | Riyadh, SA

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Riyadh; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial services seeks a Vice President as the MEA Payment Control Manager, overseeing payment controls and collaborating with regional partners. The role involves managing risks, delivering quality results, and requires strong communication and analytical skills within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience, ideally with business management and financial expertise.
• Payment operations experience preferred.
• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end control strategies across payments.
• Deliver executive communications and analytics to stakeholders.
• Oversee controls impacting Payments in the region.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Confident communication skills

Technical skills

Ability to synthesize information

Teamwork abilities

Flexible and proactive approach

Job description

Job Description

This is a role where you can make a real difference! The Firm-wide Control Management team provides a centralized view of all control functions, driving real-time problem detection, escalation, review, and solutions. Our designated control managers support their stakeholders in managing the control environment. You will partner with Management, Risk, and Compliance, oversee audits and regulatory exams across various areas, and align support with business priorities. You will also execute the Regional payment regulatory agenda and lead governance across the program. The Payments Controls Organization is transforming and enhancing its end-to-end strategic operating model, integrating product, operations, and technology controls. As the MEA Payment Control Manager, you will work closely with regional and global partners to develop and implement the Payments end-to-end controls strategy in the region.

As a Vice President in our Payment Control team, your responsibilities include supporting the execution of control agendas across modernization programs and collaborating with key partners across Payments, including Operations, Technology, Product Management, and Business Control Managers.

Job Responsibilities

1. Engage with senior leadership, stakeholder committees, and relevant bodies to validate and assess priorities across WP controls teams.
2. Identify and proactively manage risks to the delivery of our end-to-end target operating model strategies.
3. Deliver high-quality, consistent executive reporting and analytics to identify trends and support business decisions.
4. Create and deliver executive communications, status reports, and metrics.
5. Oversee controls impacting Payments in the region, including front-line, operational, and technology controls.
6. Facilitate regional and governance forums and escalate issues to regional management when necessary.
7. Partner with testing teams on regular control framework testing, including location product reviews.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Relevant industry experience, ideally with business management and financial expertise.
• Payment operations experience.
• Ability to synthesize information into a clear 'story' for management.
• Attention to detail and ability to integrate fragmented facts into detailed statements.
• Confident communication skills for clear verbal and written updates.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, effective communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Responsibility-taking and follow-through on issues.
• Proactive self-starter with initiative to improve processes.
• Technical and analytical skills, including data manipulation.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse teams.
• Proven ability to deliver quality results in high-pressure, dynamic environments.
• Flexible, proactive approach and adaptability to change.

About Us: J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide strategic advice and products to clients worldwide and value the talents of our diverse workforce.

About the Team: Our Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries.

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