Payments Industry Advocacy- Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York seeks a Senior Associate for the Payments Industry Advocacy team to shape our firmwide policy and advocacy approach. You will build relationships across lines of business and regions to advance unified industry viewpoints and drive product launches.

You will translate regulatory insights into actionable positions, support engagement with policymakers, and collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Technology to strengthen our payments capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Government Relations / Public Policy, Product, Technology, or Project Management.
• Knowledge of risk management, governance requirements, and regional nuances.
• Experience in developing and executing regulatory testing procedures.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of the payments landscape and regulatory environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and adapt to change.
• Experience engaging policymakers and industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supports the team to evaluate market and regulatory trends and present insights to senior leaders.
• Develops understanding of products to tailor materials for markets and audiences.
• Applies regulatory testing procedures and assesses complex cases against market requirements.
• Contributes to regulatory testing processes and identifies inefficiencies for improvements.
• Builds relationships with Government Relations, Legal, Risk, Compliance Operations, and Technology.
• Drafts briefing memos and strategic presentations conveying JPM Payments insights.
• Partners with stakeholders and clients to translate challenges into advocacy positions and engagement strategies.
• Draft briefing materials to support internal and external communications.

Skills

Government Relations

Public Policy

Regulatory testing

Advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Unlock your potential and dive deep into market analytics and product compliance. Harness your expertise to build pivotal relationships, identify areas of improvement, increase efficiencies, and lead our products to their launch.

As a Senior Associate in Payments Industry Advocacy team, you will help shape our point of view and the firmwide advocacy strategy for Payments. You will work across lines of business and regions to develop unified industry recommendations and viewpoints. You will also support the development and execution of advocacy strategies to engage with policymakers and regulators, contributing JPMorgan Payments' expertise to evolving industry and regulatory frameworks.

JPMorgan Payments actively participates in and leads a significant change agenda through our Payments Industry Advocacy team. The objective of the team is to influence and advise Payments product owners and Firmwide stakeholders on emerging global payments industry and public policy trends, as well as related and product opportunities.

Job responsibilities

• Supports the team to evaluate market and regulatory trends, and dtc vrelevant client and industry developments, and present insights and recommendations to senior leaders across the firm
• Develops a strong understanding of our products and services to effectively tailor materials to specific markets, stakeholders, and audiences
• Applies the defined regulatory testing procedures and uses discretion to identify and respond to complex cases when it is unclear whether a product meets market requirements
• Contributes to the development of the regulatory testing process and identifies inefficiencies for product improvements
• Builds and maintains working relationships with stakeholders across distinct functions including Government Relations, Legal, Risk, Compliance Operations, and Technology
• Draft briefing memos and strategic presentations to effectively convey JPM Payments insights and point of view for internal and external audiences
• Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to understand challenges, regulatory priorities, and operational realities; translate insights into advocacy positions, messaging, and engagement strategies
• Draft briefi

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise working in Government Relations / Public Policy, Product, Technology, or Project Management
• Developing knowledge of risk management and controls, regional and local nuances, and governance requirements
• Experience in developing and executing regulatory testing procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding of the payments landscape, business models, and regulatory environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze opportunities and challenges, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
• Working knowledge of public policy and regulatory change, including regional and local nuances
• Experience in developing advocacy positions, messaging, and engagement strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in consulting and strategy, with ability to contribute to successful strategy recommendations for financial services companies
• Experience engaging with policymakers, industry associations, standards bodies, and public consultations

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. 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. Analyze market trends, ensure product compliance, streamline tests, and foster key relationships for product launch