Markets Asset Servicing – Risk Team, Vice President

JPMorgan Chase•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

Join a high-impact team at the center of global markets. Shape risk management strategies and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver best-in-class asset servicing solutions. The Markets Asset Servicing team risk function is a team which analyses events to better understand their risk profile and market exposure. The team is also responsible for ensuring the line function has captured all events and taken the required action, specifically around the expiration period. Key services include the proactive management of Corporate Actions, Income, Taxation, Proxy Voting and Client Inquiries/Reporting. As a Vice President – Risk Analyst within Markets Asset Servicing, you will lead risk analysis for voluntary corporate actions, ensuring robust controls and timely execution. You will partner with stakeholders across Prime Finance, Trading, and support teams to drive operational excellence and mitigate market exposure.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years’ experience in Asset Servicing or related field.
Strong knowledge of corporate actions and asset servicing operations.
Proven risk analysis and operational controls experience.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
Strong understanding of the transaction/trade lifecycle.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
High adaptability and proactive approach to change.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience in process improvement and project management.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Prime Finance, Equity Derivatives, or Fixed Income products.
Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM).
Experience with reconciliation tools and risk reporting systems.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in asset servicing.
Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
Track record of driving operational change.

Responsibilities

Lead risk analysis of voluntary corporate actions across all lines of business.
Review event details and stock records to identify nuanced and positional risks.
Calculate market exposure, including discount, liquidity, and volatility.
Oversee event capture and ensure timely instruction issuance.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of corporate instructions to custodians and trading counterparties.
Supervise and participate in projects to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Investigate and resolve complex issues and enquiries.
Produce daily management reports summarizing risk and actions taken.
Escalate risk events appropriately ahead of expiration.
Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to manage risk.
Drive a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence.