VP, Card Network Governance & Third-Party Oversight

Testing Site - JPMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC in the United States seeks a Governance & Operations Lead for the Card Payment Networks Team. You will manage critical controls and operational processes between Chase and major card networks, driving governance, risk management, and oversight of payment network relationships.

You will lead cross-functional teams across business, operations, risk, compliance, audit and technology to ensure compliance with network requirements and contractual obligations while overseeing

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services, audit, control, third-party risk, risk governance oversight, project or program management, or compliance/legal oversight with a payments network.
• Advanced knowledge of control design, evaluation, and operational risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Deep understanding of card network economics, business models, and the acquiring and issuing landscape.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, or early-stage environment.
• Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Control Management & Oversight: lead control strategies for card network oversight.
• Manage waivers, opt-ins/outs, lifecycle management between Chase and networks.
• Oversee agreements, contracts, SOWs, schedules, amendments; track changes/ expirations.
• Create and maintain internal controls to ensure network and policy compliance.
• Oversee access to network portals; handle requests for Network IDs and Bank IDs.
• Manage sanctions, validate fines, and oversee network compliance program reviews.
• Support audits, scorecard reviews, and performance reporting for network operations.
• Collaborate with business, operations, risk, compliance, audit, and technology teams to mitigate risks.
• Foster cross-team communication and cooperation.

Job description

Testing Site - JPMC in the United States seeks a Governance & Operations Lead for the Card Payment Networks Team. You will manage critical controls and operational processes between Chase and major card networks, driving governance, risk management, and oversight of payment network relationships.

You will lead cross-functional teams across business, operations, risk, compliance, audit and technology to ensure compliance with network requirements and contractual obligations while overseeing