Compliance Risk Management Lead - Vice President
About The Position
As a Vice President in Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk Management (CCOR), the Compliance Risk Management Lead supports responsible business growth by identifying and assessing new and emerging risks, applying sound judgment, and delivering innovative, risk-based solutions. The role supports the Kinexys by J.P. Morgan business unit within the Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB) Payments business and reports to the team's Executive Director. The position provides second-line oversight and assesses compliance and operational risks associated with new Kinexys products, technologies, and vendor relationships. It supports process improvements across the business and works with a diverse, global team of CCOR professionals to develop robust controls and risk-based solutions for business partners. The role also contributes to the development of blockchain and digital ledger technology risk management frameworks and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and firm policies.
Requirements
- Significant experience in compliance, operational risk, audit, or internal controls within a complex, global environment.
- Understanding of blockchain business use cases and distributed ledger technology, digital assets, and associated risks, with experience managing emerging risks and regulatory challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and deliver risk-based solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, establishing credibility with business partners and external stakeholders.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.
- Proven execution and project management skills, ensuring timely resolution and delivery of high-quality results.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across teams and geographies.
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to achieving higher standards and continuous improvement.
- Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment, supporting professional development and knowledge sharing.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in blockchain, digital assets, and payments.
- Experience with payments or financial services.
- Experience supporting change, driving innovation, and managing disruption in financial services.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance and operational risk management activities across Kinexys and CIB Payments, aligning with firmwide objectives and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with business and functional stakeholders to review and implement new products, services, vendor relationships, and client onboarding, ensuring robust risk and control frameworks.
- Participate in working groups to develop and enhance blockchain and digital ledger technology risk management frameworks.
- Represent Payments CCOR in control forums, business meetings, and industry events, communicating clear and compelling risk and compliance messages.
- Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and provide oversight and guidance for business implementation of new rules and regulatory requirements.
- Support second-line controls to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and firm policies, contributing to continuous improvement and process efficiency.
- Review and assess new business initiatives for regulatory and operational risk implications, supporting innovative and compliant business outcomes.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with Compliance, Operational Risk, Legal, Product, Payments, Audit, Finance, and Control Management teams, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Participate in team development and feedback, contributing to an inclusive environment for growth and excellence.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package, including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location.
- Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
- Comprehensive health care coverage.
- On-site health and wellness centers.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Backup childcare.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health support.
- Financial coaching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
