Executive Director

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

The Risk and Control function within Securities Operations is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating operational risks across Settlements, Asset Servicing, Broker Dealer Stock Record, Regulatory Reporting, and Payments Utility teams as well as performing critical controls for these functions. This role provides strategic leadership in establishing and maintaining a robust risk and control environment that safeguards the firm’s assets, ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements, and aligns with business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in securities operations, operational risk management, and regulatory compliance, as well as the ability to influence at the highest levels of the organization and drive sustainable change.

**Job responsibilities**
- Design and execute critical controls for the Securities Operations department with primary focus on payment controls.
- Set the strategic direction for risk management and controls across Securities Operations, ensuring alignment with firm objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the design and enhancement of control frameworks, utilizing analytics, automation, and technology to proactively address emerging risks.
- Partner/Collaborate with Technology to lead cross-functional initiatives and large-scale system enhancements that strengthen controls and drive business growth.
- Provide comprehensive oversight for regulatory examinations and audits, ensuring full compliance.
- Champion a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement through effective risk identification, mitigation, and training.
- Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation of high-impact issues.
- Flexible for short-term travel to global locations, if needed.
- Drive the implementation of automation technologies to optimize the controls framework, enhancing efficiency and resilience of our operating platform.
- Engage with internal stakeholders, leveraging advanced influencing skills to establish productive relationships and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Seasoned individual with 15+ years of experience preferably operating at the same level in similar type of industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing moderate sized teams and driving a strong risk and control culture across teams.
- Open to take up regulatory certifications to effectively support the role. **Will be required to complete FINRA Series 99 certification if not already licensed.**
- Deep expertise in operational risk identification, mitigation, and regulatory compliance for settlements, asset servicing, broker dealer stock record, regulatory reporting, and payments.
- Proven track record of successfully navigating regulatory audits, implementing control frameworks, and remediating high-impact issues.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Extensive knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks in securities operations.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills at the executive level.
- Experience leading process improvement, automation, and change management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

**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 provid