VP, Commodities Risk & Controls Leader

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Houston seeks a Commodities Business Control Vice President to lead the controls agenda for our commodities business.

You will drive the First Line of Defense, identify control gaps, design mitigations, and partner with cross‑functional teams to implement sustainable solutions, supporting expansion into Physical Gas, Power, Emissions, and related markets. You will oversee risk programs, dashboards, and regulatory exams, building strong relationships with front‑office and

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of operational risks and controls; ability to design, implement, and monitor effective control frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills; conduct risk assessments, root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Investigative mindset; see issues at both high-level and detailed views.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; convey complex information simply to diverse stakeholders.
• Polished interpersonal skills; challenge and build consensus across the organization.
• Self‑starter able to work independently and proactively find answers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver timely results.
• Act with confidence and good judgement; address conflicts and raise issues as appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage operational and conduct risk related to trading financial OTC derivatives, listed futures, and physical commodities.
• Review new and amended business initiatives to ensure appropriate controls are implemented.
• Coordinate the setup of traders onto trading venues and energy platforms, and implement requirements defined by these platforms.
• Assess the end‑to‑end control environment and resolve control issues, developing “best practice” standards.
• Facilitate execution of Front Office supervisory controls, attestations, and exception management.
• Execute control programs such as Risk & Control Self Assessments, Risk Event Reporting, Executive Governance meetings, and Control Forums.
• Participate in projects sponsored by Business Control Managers, operating as project manager or consultant on key control initiatives.
• Prepare and present the monthly Control Dashboard and Business Control Committee updates for senior management.
• Lead and coordinate audits, control testing, and regulatory exams or inquiries in partnership with the business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with front‑office personnel, business managers, control managers, and other business‑aligned functions.
• Foster dialogue and effective implementation of solutions across teams.

Skills

Operational risk management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Multi-project management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Houston seeks a Commodities Business Control Vice President to lead the controls agenda for our commodities business.

You will drive the First Line of Defense, identify control gaps, design mitigations, and partner with cross‑functional teams to implement sustainable solutions, supporting expansion into Physical Gas, Power, Emissions, and related markets. You will oversee risk programs, dashboards, and regulatory exams, building strong relationships with front‑office and