Regulatory Strategy VP: Governance, Regulator Engagement

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Business Manager in Regulatory Strategy to lead governance, manage budgets and headcount, and coordinate with regulators. You will oversee a team, drive strategic planning, and ensure a strong control environment in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes crisis readiness, culture initiatives, and effective communication with senior stakeholders and onsite regulators, leveraging AI to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business management, strategy/COO, or operational leadership within financial services or a highly regulated industry.
• 5+ years leading budgeting, forecasting, and headcount processes with strong financial acumen and cost discipline.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and administrative support.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and driving execution to closure under tight timelines.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; polished emails, decks, and townhall materials for senior audiences.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (modeling, analytics) and PowerPoint (storytelling, visualization).
• Proven ability to design and operationalize efficient, scalable processes; leverage AI to improve outcomes.
• Strong control mindset with governance framework experience and testing/audits.
• Ability to collaborate with senior internal stakeholders and regulator stakeholders at all levels.
• Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and resilient under pressure with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of five (2 VPs, 1 Senior Associate, 2 Admins), setting priorities, coaching talent, and ensuring clear accountability.
• Drive business management for the broader team, including strategic planning and execution, budgeting and forecasting, headcount and expense management, monthly/quarterly business reviews, and real estate planning.
• Serve as crisis and business resiliency lead, coordinating readiness, playbooks, and response across stakeholders.
• Coordinate and deliver communications for team and CCOR-related priorities, producing clear, visually compelling materials for emails, meetings, and townhalls.
• Oversee the control environment; maintain control inventories and evidence; lead and quarterback testing with Control Management and Internal Audit, and track remediation to closure.
• Manage the onsite examiner support function, including all onboarding/offboarding, technology enablement, and real estate/space needs.
• Drive culture initiatives, including impactful trainings, townhalls, and a regular team newsletter.
• Oversee Regulatory Engagement Manager (REM) governance, including ownership and maintenance of four standards/procedures.
• Manage weekly agendas and materials for governance meetings, ensuring timely decisions, clear minutes, and follow-ups.
• Direct the admin team, standardizing coverage, optimizing workflows, and acting as the escalation point.
• Coordinate key regulator deliverables, including crisis management notifications to US primary regulators, planning and executing bi-annual College of Supervisors meetings, and managing required submissions.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

AI-enabled processes

Governance

Problem solving

Education

MBA or advanced degree in business/related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization tools

Job description

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Business Manager in Regulatory Strategy to lead governance, manage budgets and headcount, and coordinate with regulators. You will oversee a team, drive strategic planning, and ensure a strong control environment in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes crisis readiness, culture initiatives, and effective communication with senior stakeholders and onsite regulators, leveraging AI to optimize outcomes.