Asset Management & Governance Associate (APAC)

JP Morgan Chase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate to join the CAO Office in Singapore, supporting governance, controls, and project delivery across Singapore, Southeast Asia and India.

You will partner with stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable plans, and drive regulatory initiatives and internal efficiency through AI-enabled solutions. You will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Risk and Controls, and engage teams across locations to ensure robust operating models and timely delivery of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with a focus on project management, ideally within asset management or other regulated financial services industries.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high productivity and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Transformation mindset and practical proficiency in AI and intelligent solutions, with the ability to identify use cases, develop effective prompts, critically validate outputs and apply tools to business analysis, workflow automation and reporting; hands-on experience with tools such as Python or Alteryx.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, and Microsoft Copilot, with sound judgment on data confidentiality, responsible AI use and human review.

Responsibilities

• Support business initiatives across SSEA & India, including new business opportunities and operating-model enhancements; coordinate feasibility assessments, business requirements, stakeholder input and implementation plans.
• Coordinate implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements with business and control functions, assess operational impacts and maintain clear, current and comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures.
• Manage regulatory submissions and reporting, collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in regional initiatives and engage with consultation and information papers from regulators.
• Handle ad-hoc governance initiatives and prepare regular update reports.
• Support end-to-end delivery of business and regulatory projects, from scoping and planning through implementation and closure, including coordination, follow-up and documentation.
• Track project milestones, deadlines, dependencies and issues; follow up with accountable stakeholders and escalate delivery risks promptly. Prepare regular project status update reports.
• Analyze and document business requirements, processes and implementation options, with clear objectives, deliverables and timelines to support stakeholder decisions.
• Serve as a key liaison with project stakeholders across various functional areas and locations.
• Identify and implement practical AI, automation and intelligent-solutions use cases to streamline workflows, improve data analysis and reporting, and reduce manual effort; validate outputs and apply appropriate data confidentiality and control standards using firm-approved tools.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks for the SG CAO team, and support the preparation of materials for regular governance meetings.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Python

Alteryx

Microsoft Copilot

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an Associate to join the CAO Office in Singapore, supporting governance, controls, and project delivery across Singapore, Southeast Asia and India.

You will partner with stakeholders to translate priorities into actionable plans, and drive regulatory initiatives and internal efficiency through AI-enabled solutions. You will collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Risk and Controls, and engage teams across locations to ensure robust operating models and timely delivery of