At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead risk and control governance for Securities Services Operations and drive innovative projects.
- Company: Join J.P. Morgan, a global leader in financial services with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Remote work options available with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the financial sector while working with cutting-edge technology and talented teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in financial services, strong communication skills, and knowledge of operational risk management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
You will drive the risk and control governance framework for Securities Services Operations (SSO), covering risk and controls reporting, presentations to key governance forums, and execution oversight of SSO's responsibilities within key Firmwide and Commercial. This includes identifying opportunities for better storytelling, including visualisation and automation of reporting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with x-LOB Operations, Business partners and controls management, Compliance, Risk and Audit functions, as well as central program teams and other utilities. Lead engagement in key initiatives and adhoc projects for SSO OCM, including testing of automation and artificial intelligence initiatives.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Deep understanding of the Financial Services industry, the regulatory environment and impact on business strategy; work experience in the Financial Services industry.
- Deep working knowledge of audit or controls testing, across operational, automated or IT general controls.
- Working knowledge of Operational Risk Frameworks, and the ability to read, digest and summarise regulatory requirements.
- Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate succinctly, providing opinion and challenge senior stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Demonstrated expertise in data comprehension and analysis, including usage of analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, Alteryx or Tableau.
- Ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard, and to tight timelines, including actively demonstrating accountability, responsibility, and ownership for own objectives and team deliverables, managing prioritisations and stakeholder expectations.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to coach and support teams to deliver similar high quality output.
- Proven record of management of performance of others; role model for others in the organisation in terms of culture and conduct, and continued investment in learning and development.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills
- Experience of being responsible for and supporting multiple team members in a remote context.
- Experience in operational risk management and/or controls.
- Proven record of management of budget, headcount, and recruitment of team members.
- Digital/AI tools experience – e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, LLM, GenAI; Securities Services product knowledge; Business Analysis and/or Data Analysis skills.
- Experience of working with or delivering to regulators (e.g. OCC/ECB/PRA/FCA).
