CIB Finance & Business Management Global Program Mgmt, NA

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Newark, DE

About The Position

This role is for a Finance & Business Management Senior Associate in Commercial & Investment Banking. The individual will understand and articulate Finance business requirements, develop functional specifications, and build relationships with core project teams, regional finance, Corporate Finance teams, business operations & technology partners, and clients. The goal is to drive transformation, partner with senior stakeholders, and deliver tangible improvements across a global Finance organization.

Requirements

Knowledge of finance business functions, processes, and supporting technology platforms
Knowledge of regional finance operating model and end-to-end business processes
Understanding of CIB products’ financial accounting
Familiarity with line-of-business systems, middle office operations, and related products/business areas
Project management knowledge (project lifecycle, governance, controls, best practices)
Strong business and structured business analysis skills
Expertise across core finance functions, with some business/product knowledge
Influencing, negotiation, and conflict management skills
Strong communication and presentation skills (clear, concise, written and oral)
Strong personal effectiveness: team player, able to multi-task, proactive ownership, sound judgement
Delivery focus and attention to detail; proficient with desktop tools (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project); accounting or PM qualification

Responsibilities

Gather, understand and document finance business requirements and support the preparation of functional specifications
Development / review of detailed operating model from a business and process perspective (touch-point into regional / global operating model)
Define and document requirements e.g. controlled migration of ref. data, setup of legal entities and product systems’ feeds to the target finance environment
Developing & implementing appropriate governance structures to support the project delivery.
Work with the Program test manager to develop test strategy, document test plans, test scripts and test data, ensuring adequate testing of business requirements and operating model.
Actively pursue the resolution of business issues identified during testing
Work with Business Lead to co-ordinate project efforts and migration plans
Work to identify and manage project risks.
Work independently, with minimal supervision, often making effective decisions/judgements.
Ensure all project documentation are updated in project repository