Executive Director, Equity Risk & Portfolio Oversight

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Executive Director in Asset Management Independent Risk to lead risk oversight for US Equity portfolios, including Core, Growth, Value, and Derivative Income strategies.

You will mentor a high-performing risk team, partner with portfolio managers and senior leadership, and drive innovative risk practices that support the firm’s strategic goals and resilience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of direct experience in Equity Market Risk coverage, Portfolio Management, Trading, and/or Investment Risk.
• Proven ability to navigate and manage complex, ambiguous situations effectively.
• Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with business partners and present insights to senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to inclusiveness, actively listening to and valuing diverse perspectives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align risk management practices with the long-term vision of the organization, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead the development and enhancement of risk oversight and governance structures, ensuring robust control, monitoring, and measurement of risks cross the organization.
• Initiate and lead the analysis of market developments and macroeconomic trends, assessing their potential impact on the Equity portfolios.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for communicating risk insights and recommendations to senior management, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio managers, investment directors, and external partners, to facilitate effective collaboration in risk management.
• Collaborate with other risk management teams within the firm to ensure consistency and alignment of risk practices and strategies where appropriate.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing risk management team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion the adoption of innovative risk management practices to align with the long-term vision of the organization, focusing on future opportunities and sustainable solutions.

Skills

Equity market risk

Portfolio management

Trading

Investment risk

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Python

Alteryx

SQL

Tableau

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks an Executive Director in Asset Management Independent Risk to lead risk oversight for US Equity portfolios, including Core, Growth, Value, and Derivative Income strategies.

You will mentor a high-performing risk team, partner with portfolio managers and senior leadership, and drive innovative risk practices that support the firm’s strategic goals and resilience.