Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy Lead

JPMorgan Chase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Director for Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy. In this pivotal role, you will lead significant initiatives that shape the future of payment systems, focusing on risk management and governance. Collaborating with senior leaders, your strategic mindset will be essential in analyzing data and implementing solutions to mitigate operational risks. This high-profile position offers a unique opportunity to influence key business decisions and drive continuous improvement within the organization. If you are passionate about making impactful changes in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial institutions focusing on strategy and operational risk.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize information for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of initiatives efficiently across teams.
• Advise senior leaders on key business decisions and change initiatives.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Risk Management

Governance

Operational Risk

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Job description

Join our Corporate Investment Banking Control Management Group as an Executive Director in the Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy Lead role.

As a Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy Lead within the Corporate Investment Banking Control Management Group, you will be a crucial part of the Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy team. You will have the chance to influence the future of payment systems by spearheading significant initiatives centered on risk management, governance, and regulatory management. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders across Payments Controls and the Payments business, utilizing your strategic thinking and passion for execution. Your responsibilities will include analyzing risk and controls data to suggest and implement solutions to reduce operational risk. This is a high-profile role that demands exceptional communication skills and a proactive approach to transforming the Payments Controls organization.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Applying a strategic mindset to drive delivery of initiatives efficiently and consistently across teams and the wider organization
2. Gather, synthesize, and creatively analyze data to provide insights, identify issues and arrive at recommendations
3. Advising and influencing senior leaders on key business decisions and major change initiatives
4. Develop Executive-level materials for key meetings with Payments business leadership
5. Strive for continuous improvement; help identify and implement change
6. Ensuring the candidate is a strong performer, flexible and able to work independently and create strong relationships

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

1. Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management or other related discipline
2. Minimum of 10+ years of experience in financial institutions in strategy, program management, controls, operational risk, compliance, legal, audit or similar function
3. Experience leading strategy, operations, process improvement, and high-profile strategic engagements
4. Program management experience, ideally coupled with a strategic mindset and financial experience
5. Assimilates broad-ranging information quickly and able to distil into key points
6. Ability to synthesize information to formulate a "story" for Senior Management
7. Exceptional analytical skills to understand a diverse array of programs and complex end-to-end workflows

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

1. Experience solving complex business problems and driving projects from strategy to execution
2. Ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical tools to develop solutions
3. Ability to influence outcomes and get the best from people, even where no direct line management responsibility exists
4. Strong understanding of stakeholder management, risk management, and operations

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

Base Pay/Salary

Jersey City, NJ $175,750.00 - $260,000.00 / year