Payments Strategy & Transformation- Executive Director

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Backup childcare

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Business Transformation Executive Director within Payments to lead cross-functional strategic projects and drive the transformation agenda across high-priority initiatives. You will work directly with senior management to shape and execute strategy, delivering insights and recommendations.

In this role, you will manage project teams, develop strategic presentations, and collaborate across J.P. Morgan Payments to expand markets and optimize operating models.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience from a premier management consulting firm, a payments firm, or an investment banking division.
• Strong interest in payments and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Diverse problem solving experience across financial services sectors.
• Outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative approaches, and communicate clearly (oral and written).
• Openness to developmental feedback and experience managing teams or project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic projects within J.P. Morgan Payments Transformation.
• Advise senior management of J.P. Morgan Payments on strategy and execution.
• Manage Strategy & Transformation project teams and deliver results.
• Gather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings.
• Develop strategic presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Execute on market expansion strategy and monitor industry trends.
• Foster collaboration across multiple J.P. Morgan Payments businesses.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Collaboration

Job description

This team is responsible for helping senior management develop and execute their global transformation agenda through:

• Defining the strategy for the business, including growth strategies and corporate development
• Driving the transformation agenda across high-priority business initiatives, including expanding to new markets and optimizing operating models
• Partnering with senior executives to articulate our strategy both internally and externally

The Transformation team operates across these pillars and drives the broader strategic agenda for J.P. Morgan Payments. Our lean team is very high impact, working directly with the J.P. Morgan Payments global management team on their top priorities and collaborating across lines of business on the payments priorities for J.P. Morgan Chase broadly.

As a Business Transformation Executive Director within Payments, you will lead cross-functional strategic projects, make recommendations to senior management, execute business transformation initiatives, and foster collaboration across multiple J.P. Morgan Payments businesses.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives/projects to resolve diverse problems
• Advise senior management of J.P. Morgan Payments
• Manage Strategy & Transformation project teams
• Gather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings
• Execute creative analyses and provide insight to identify issues and arrive at recommendations
• Develop strategic presentations for both internal and external audiences
• Execute on our market expansion strategy
• Monitor industry trends and share insightful reports and analyses with broader team and with senior executives
• Create and/or contribute to an environment of collaboration and mutual responsibility
• Simultaneously work on multiple projects across J.P. Morgan Payments

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• 8+ years of experience from a premier management consulting firm, a payments firm (e.g., in strategy, product management, sales), or an investment banking division (e.g., M&A, Coverage, Capital Markets, Equity Research)
• Strong interest in payments required
• Ability to work and think independently and collaboratively
• Diverse problem solving experience, such as experience with a top management consulting firm or in other generalist problem solving environments across financial services sectors
• Outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written)
• Openness to an environment of active developmental feedback from peers
• Experience managing teams or project teams

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• Payments experience

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. Join the J.P. Morgan Payments Transformation team.