Strategy Transformation Control Manager

Job Description
Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy Lead (VP) -
Background
Rapid digitization across the globe is transforming all aspects of our lives, and payments are one of the most crucial elements. From online marketplaces and streaming videos to cross-border money transfers, almost every digital activity relies on a payment system. Payments is a rapidly evolving, high profile space and JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM), as one of industry's largest and most important players, has an enormous opportunity to shape its future. J.P. Morgan's Payments organization provides cash management, liquidity, commercial card, FX and escrow solutions to clients across the world. Teams are constantly innovating, using the latest technology and data analytics to deliver specialized solutions to help clients grow and streamline their businesses. The team is a motivated, forward thinking team with a singular focus of delivering innovative payment services via the most important platforms of today and tomorrow including real-time payments and distributed ledger technology.
In support of the rapidly evolving payments landscape, the Payments Controls Organization is undergoing a transformation and advancing its end-to-end strategic operating model, bringing together the product, operations and technology controls organizations. Control managers are responsible for partnering with the Payments business to oversee control requirements at the portfolio level and make sure requirements align with product strategy.
The Payments Controls team is seeking a VP level candidate who will be a key member of the Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy team. The Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy team is leading the design and implementation of the strategic end-to-end operating model, with the mandate to transform the Payments Controls organization into a proactive advisor to the Payments business leveraging data and technology. The Payments Controls Transformation & Strategy Lead will work with senior leads across Payments Controls to drive execution of high-profile initiatives focused on risk management, governance, and regulatory management. In addition, the Transformation & Strategy Lead will be expected to analyze risk and controls data to propose solutions to mitigate operational risk. This is a high visibility role, working closely with the Global Head of Payments Controls and senior leadership of the Payments business, which will require outstanding communication skills, a strategic mindset, and passion for execution.
Job Responsibilities:

• Gather, synthesize, and creatively analyze data to provide insights, identify issues and arrive at recommendations
• Advising and influencing senior leaders on key business decisions and major change initiatives
• Applying a strategic mindset to drive delivery of initiatives efficiently and consistently across teams and the wider organization
• Develop Executive-level materials for key meetings with Payments business leadership
• Drive analytics transformation through automation of manual data preparation and reporting tasks; Lead development of interactive analytics using Alteryx, Tableau and Qlick
• The candidate would have to be a strong performer, flexible and able to work independently and create strong partnerships

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial institutions in strategy, program management, controls, operational risk, compliance, legal, audit or similar function
• Experience leading strategy, operations, process improvement, and tactical projects
• Program management experience, ideally coupled with a strategic mindset and financial experience
• Assimilates broad-ranging information quickly and able to distil into key points
• Ability to synthesize information to formulate a "story" for Senior Management
• Exceptional analytical skills to understand a diverse array of programs and complex end-to-end workflows

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience solving complex business problems and driving projects from strategy to execution
• Ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical tools to develop solutions
• Ability to influence outcomes and get the best from people, even where no direct line management responsibility exists
• Strong understanding of stakeholder management, budget management, risk management and operations

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.
Control Management maintains a strong and consistent control environment through a joint accountability model that aligns managers with each function and region to mitigate operational risk. The team focuses on four areas: Control Design & Expertise, Risks & Controls Identification/Assessment, Issues & Control Deficiencies and Control Governance & Reporting.