Executive Director, Business Operations Manager, Core Operations

JPMorganChase; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase seeks an Executive Director, Business Operations Manager within Core Operations to partner with the Head of Core Operations and Leadership Team. You will drive governance, planning, and cross-functional coordination across multiple operations teams, delivering concise executive materials and aligning initiatives with strategic priorities.

You will engage Finance, HR, Risk, and Controls to connect performance and priorities, ensuring efficient leadership routines and clear

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business management, strategy, operations, consulting, or related field.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and advance outcomes in a large, matrixed organization.
• Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Core Operations and Leadership Team.
• Coordinate leadership priorities, governance routines, and planning activities.
• Maintain an integrated view of strategic initiatives, decisions, risks, and dependencies.
• Reinforce follow-through on leadership commitments with accountability and visibility.
• Coordinate initiatives spanning businesses, functions, and stakeholders; surface issues and barriers.
• Develop concise, executive-ready materials supporting decisions and transparency.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Risk, Controls, and others to connect performance and priorities.
• Coordinate select strategic priorities for the Head of Core Operations.
• Ensure leadership routines are focused and outcome-oriented.
• Provide visibility into priorities, performance, and progress for the Head of Core Operations.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ambiguity management

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

As Executive Director, Business Operations Manager, you will serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Core Operations, helping drive alignment, organizational effectiveness, and progress across a complex, global organization. Working closely with the Core Operations Leadership Team—including Fraud & Customer Protection Services, Collections, Recovery & Auto Operations, Centralized Transaction Operations, Regulatory Operations, Customer Service, Card Lending Operations, Employee Experience, and India and Philippines Corporate Centers—you will connect priorities to coordinated action, support timely decision-making, and reinforce accountability for follow-through. This role complements Strategic Communications and Executive Administrative support by focusing on business integration, leadership governance, and cross-functional coordination.

As Executive Director, Business Operations Manager within Core Operations, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Core Operations and Core Operations Leadership Team, engaging directly with teams across Fraud & Customer Protection Services, Collections, Recovery & Auto Operations, Centralized Transaction Operations, Regulatory Operations, Customer Service, Card Lending Operations, Employee Experience, and India and Philippines Corporate Centers. You will coordinate leadership priorities, governance routines, business reviews, and planning activities. You will maintain an integrated view of strategic initiatives, decisions, risks, and dependencies across Core Operations. You will reinforce follow-through on leadership commitments through clear accountability, visibility, and escalation. You will coordinate initiatives that span businesses, functions, and stakeholders, surface issues, and help remove barriers.

You will develop concise, executive-ready materials that support decisions, alignment, and transparency. You will partner with Finance, Human Resources, Risk, Controls, and other stakeholders to connect business performance and priorities. You will coordinate select strategic priorities on behalf of the Head of Core Operations. You will ensure leadership routines are focused, efficient, and outcome-oriented. You will provide clear visibility into priorities, performance, and progress for the Head of Core Operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Core Operations and Core Operations Leadership Team.
• Coordinate leadership priorities, governance routines, business reviews, and planning activities.
• Maintain an integrated view of strategic initiatives, decisions, risks, and dependencies across Core Operations.
• Reinforce follow-through on leadership commitments through clear accountability, visibility, and escalation.
• Coordinate initiatives that span businesses, functions, and stakeholders; surface issues and help remove barriers.
• Develop concise, executive-ready materials that support decisions, alignment, and transparency.
• Partner with Finance, Human Resources, Risk, Controls, and other stakeholders to connect business performance and priorities.
• Coordinate select strategic priorities on behalf of the Head of Core Operations.
• Ensure leadership routines are focused, efficient, and outcome-oriented.
• Provide clear visibility into priorities, performance, and progress for the Head of Core Operations.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 10+ years of experience in business management, strategy, operations, consulting, program management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and advance outcomes in a large, matrixed organization.
• Strong business judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and bring structure to ambiguity.
• Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience serving in a Chief of Staff, Business Manager, Strategy Lead, or similar leadership role.
• Financial services or large-scale operations experience.
• Experience supporting executive teams and coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for AI and automation integration within operational workflows, including experience evaluating, implementing, or governing AI-driven solutions to achieve scalable process improvements and strategic objectives.

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

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.

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About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.