Risk Strategy & Execution - Senior Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Risk Strategy & Execution Senior Associate to strengthen risk management across Wealth Management. You will support risk reporting, governance, and monitoring frameworks while collaborating with diverse teams to address emerging risks and strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, data analytics, automation, and AI-enabled insights to improve oversight and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Controls, Wealth Management, Consulting, Operations, or related financial services disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new business concepts, products, and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic risk initiatives across JPMorgan Wealth Management businesses.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring emerging risks impacting clients, advisors, products, and business operations.
• Prepare executive reporting, governance materials, risk commentary, and management presentations used by senior leadership and risk committees.
• Conduct research, analysis, and thematic reviews designed to identify trends, risk drivers, and opportunities to strengthen oversight activities.
• Support independent reviews of strategic change initiatives, product enhancements, operating model changes, and business transformation programs.
• Develop and enhance key risk indicators, threshold reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve management decision-making.
• Partner with business, Compliance, Controls, Legal, Audit, Operations, Product, and Technology teams to support effective risk management and governance practices.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve reporting efficiency and strengthen risk monitoring frameworks.
• Participate in special projects addressing emerging risks, regulatory developments, control enhancements, and business transformation efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Multitasking

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Alteryx

Tableau

Python

Power BI

Job description

Bring your expertise to JPMorganChase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you play a crucial role in maintaining JPMorganChase's strength and resilience. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Risk Strategy & Execution Senior Associate as part of Risk Management and Compliance team under the Asset Wealth Management Line of Business, you will support the execution of risk management activities across the Wealth Management business, including risk reporting and analytics, governance support, oversight of strategic initiatives, thematic risk reviews, and development of monitoring frameworks that identify and assess evolving business risks. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to understand the business while strengthening the firm’s risk management framework, with opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions that leverage data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve business insights and risk oversight.

Job Responsibilities

• Support strategic risk initiatives across JPMorgan Wealth Management businesses.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring emerging risks impacting clients, advisors, products, and business operations.
• Prepare executive reporting, governance materials, risk commentary, and management presentations used by senior leadership and risk committees.
• Conduct research, analysis, and thematic reviews designed to identify trends, risk drivers, and opportunities to strengthen oversight activities.
• Support independent reviews of strategic change initiatives, product enhancements, operating model changes, and business transformation programs.
• Develop and enhance key risk indicators, threshold reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve management decision-making.
• Partner with business, Compliance, Controls, Legal, Audit, Operations, Product, and Technology teams to support effective risk management and governance practices.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence capabilities to improve reporting efficiency and strengthen risk monitoring frameworks.
• Participate in special projects addressing emerging risks, regulatory developments, control enhancements, and business transformation efforts.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Controls, Wealth Management, Consulting, Operations, or related financial services disciplines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into concise business insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new business concepts, products, and risk management frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience supporting Wealth Management, Brokerage, Consumer Banking, Investment Product, or Advisory businesses.
• Familiarity with risk analytics, business intelligence tools, data visualization, or quantitative reporting.
• Experience leveraging automation, artificial intelligence, or emerging technologies to improve business processes.
• Exposure to SQL, Alteryx, Tableau, Python, Power BI, or comparable analytical tools.
• Interest in strategic initiatives, governance processes, and business transformation programs

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 Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.

Promote risk reporting, analytics, governance support, and monitoring to identify, assess, and oversee evolving business risks