AI in Operations Strategy and Transformation Office - Senior Associate

Next Frontier Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

On-site health and wellness centers

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Equity opportunity

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Senior Associate Strategy Program Manager within the AI in Operations Strategy and Transformation Office.

Lead complex programs to advance AI initiatives across Operations, partnering with senior leaders to drive strategy, execution, and standardization. Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication are essential for shaping firmwide technology strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a premier strategy consulting firm or internal strategy function.
• Strong client management and executive-level communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Math, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic priorities
• Develop innovative solutions to transform the business model and product offering
• Develop an understanding of innovation in financial services and emerging technologies to reimagine the future of D&PS
• Prepare for and listen in meetings; gather baseline information and clarify follow-up requests
• Support multiple project work streams
• Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and colleagues
• Manage deadlines and timeframes, escalating issues as needed

Skills

Strategy consulting experience

Executive-level communication

Problem-solving toolkit

Stakeholder management

Entrepreneurial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Math, Engineering

Job description

The AI in Operations program is a cross-firm initiative with the strategic goals of driving AI impact at scale across the Operations teams. This program consists of Domain Product teams owning expansion of common capabilities and of the Strategy and Transformation Office, driving the Scaling and Reimagination teams, executive reporting and strategic direction into new Domains and Capabilities. Working closely with AI teams across the firm, the program ensures efficient, thoughtful, innovative use of AI solutions across the Operations space. The newly formed Transformation Office functions as a strategic accelerator driving strategy and execution of AI initiatives, with a focus of leading and accelerating the implementation of the AI in Operations program and providing standardization and transparency into Operations AI use cases across the firm. Given the importance and scale of this transformation, as part of this role you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our most senior leaders across the business.

As a Senior Associate Strategy Program Manager In the AI in Operations Strategy and Transformation Office, you will lead complex projects and programs to drive the AI in Operations program towards its strategic goals and impact AI and Operations teams across the firm. Your experience in program management of leading program offices and broad understanding of the AI space will enable you to develop strategic plans and ensure the program meets internal and external requirements. Adept navigation through ambiguity, adaptation to change, and leveraging of advanced analytical reasoning and influencing skills are essential for driving mutually beneficial outcomes. Your exceptional communication abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clients. Through your technical fluency and thought leadership, you will play a pivotal role in achieving business goals, shaping the firm’s technology landscape, and moving work forward that has firmwide impact.

Job Responsibilities:

• Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic priorities
• Develop innovative solutions to transform the business model and product offering
• Develop an understanding of innovation in financial services and particularly emerging technologies (e.g., AI/LLM, ML, RPA) to help reimagine the future of D&PS
• Prepare for and listen well in meetings; interject and participate in stakeholder interviews to gather baseline information and work with business partners to clarify / execute any follow-up requests
• Support multiple project work streams
• Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and colleagues
• Manage deadlines and timeframes, proactively escalating issues, as needed

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 5+ years of experience with a premier strategy consulting firm or an internal strategy consulting / corporate strategy team, leading technology company or AI-related start-up
• Demonstrated experience with consulting toolkit / broad range of analytical tools and problem-solving approaches
• Strong client management and executive-level communication skills
• Track record of demonstrating a high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Math, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in financial services industry or AI-related field
• MBA or an advanced business degree from a top-tier program

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

Drive strategic planning, program execution, executive reporting, and standardization of AI use cases