EMEA Controls - Governance and Control Project Manager - Vice President

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Job Description

Are you an excellent professional, with a great attention to detail and controls-focused mindset? This might be the role for you!

As the EMEA Controls - Governance & Control Project manager - Vice President, you will be a part of the EMEA Regional Governance oversees the x-LOB governance framework which supports the firm in meeting regulatory expectations, internal governance and oversight best practice. You will be a part of the team that provides support to the London-based EMEA CEO and EMEA CFO on regulatory and governance responsibilities and has a specific responsibility for the day to day support of key regional committees including the EMEA Management Committee. In addition, the team also supports the Senior Manager Function population in UK Commercial and Investment Bank in their regional and regulatory obligations in relation to governance.

You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to the regional governance committees with a focus on governance, operational risk and controls across lines of business, functions, and locations present in the region. and your role will involve governance related program and project assignments, as well as leading the running of one of the regional governance committees. These projects are driven by a combination of regulatory considerations, meeting internal expectations and ensuring best practice. The role will require frequent communication and coordination with a number of stakeholders across the organisation, as well as preparation of written and oral communications to senior management.

Job Responsibilities

• Running one of the regional governance committees, including working closely with the Chair to drive agendas and end to end ownership of the committee
• Manage and coordinate workstreams within regional governance and operational risk and controls projects with global impact.
• Deliver continuous improvement to the regional governance framework.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the firm globally to develop and embed changes to the regional governance and operational risk and controls framework. Stakeholders are across all lines of business and Corporate Functions: CIB, Private Bank, Asset Management, International Consumer Banking (Chase), and functions: Technology, HR, Operations, Compliance, among others.
• Presenting regular updates on the progress of programs to Senior Management.
• Maintain effective governance - in partnership with the Control Managers, maintain robust escalation framework and deliver appropriate messaging to senior management.
• Develop a strong network of internal stakeholder relationships to help support the delivery of regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Governance Standards and Procedures - ability to work across business and control partners to maintain effect processes, identify gaps, and lead the implementation of change.
• Review continuously and develop processes to determine opportunities for improvements in quality and efficiency; as well as ongoing commitment to driving best governance practices.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Controls-focused with excellent attention to detail. Ability to present work accurately, clearly, and professionally both orally and in writing, flexing detail and form according to audience.
• Proactive self-starter with to the ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard whilst under pressure; comfortable working independently in a dynamic, challenging and results-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation and communication skills, relationship-building and influencing skills with the flexibility and ability to engage effectively with senior management within the firm, and to partner with, and where necessary challenge, a range of stakeholders.
• Great time management skills with the ability to assess situations quickly and multi-task when required; as well as managing work plans with conflicting priorities.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills; including the ability to reconcile and interpret data and to summarise key messages for providing commentary.
• Able to work across a range of complex issues simultaneously; ability to learn new topics quickly.
• Team player who works well with colleagues of all levels in achieving results, and willing to take personal accountability.
• High degree of proficiency with PowerPoint/PitchPro, Word and Excel.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities , and skills

• Project Management experience is desirable.
• Excellent professional experience in financial services, preferably with prior experience in supporting senior management governance.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.