Senior Asset Servicing Risk Manager - Executive Director

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Job Description

Posting Description

The role sits within the Global Custody Asset Servicing Middle Office Risk team who are primarily responsible for managing the risk for all complex voluntary corporate action and income related events across all asset classes and markets from event inception to payment. The team is also responsible for managing complex queries and issues raised by various teams including Middle office client facing teams, client service and core operational processing teams. You will ideally have significant experience in managing Asset Servicing Risk, and a prior track record in presenting risk issues to senior management to enable considered decision making on large exposure items. You will also have the ability to influence senior stakeholders and inform change across departments.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise based upon a full understanding of technical, domain, and operational aspects of the function.
• Recommends and implements enhancements and process improvements and may be included in strategic business initiatives.
• Drives change and firmwide initiatives and serves as escalation contact for the team for any issues. Mitigates and escalates identified risks and controls.
• Leads a team of Subject Matter Experts and is able to provide direction and feedback on an ongoing basis.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Extensive Corporate Actions processing experience is a prerequisite for this role
• Extensive knowledge of the full Asset Servicing product lifecycle
• Good understanding of Corporate Actions and Income accounting entries
• A thorough understanding of all the risks associated with the Asset Servicing product
• Client Service and Middle Office exposure preferred
• Good balance between analytical skills and interpersonal skills
• Good experience of Investment Banking or Global custody operational areas (Trades, Cash, FX and Reconciliations)
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify, understand and address operational and technical issues
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to develop relationships across the various stakeholders including senior business executives
• Self-Motivated and able to deliver within tight timeframes and with minimal supervision, whilst working effectively as part of a team
• Extensive experience of leading and developing a large team

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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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.

Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.