Asset Management - CMAS Strategic Program Specialist - Executive Director

Job Description
Asset Management (CMAS) is a leading investment manager of choice for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors, worldwide. With a heritage of more than two centuries, a broad range of core and alternative strategies, and investment professionals operating in every major world market, we offer investment experience and insight that few other firms can match.
Job summary:
As a CMAS Strategic Product Specialist - Executive Director supporting the Customized Managed Account Solutions, you will help drive and solution initiatives impacting our strategic roadmap. Working in direct collaboration with cross-functional technology partners, business subject matter experts, and senior stakeholders, you will drive the development and buy-in of technology architecture and operating model to scale against accelerated business growth as well as to support innovation for new products and capabilities.
Job responsibilities:

• Work with business colleagues and subject matter experts to develop a deep understanding of the SMA and Model Portfolio business including services and products offered, our technology stack including vendor tools, and existing business and control processes
• Effectively communicate our technology roadmap with internal stakeholders senior management to ensure alignment on prioritization, transparency on progress, and to drive the escalation of buy-in for key business decisions
• Conduct product discovery workshops for selected features or initiatives to understand and document user needs in the form of user stories.
• Work with developers and UX designers in refining features and initiatives, including the definition of clear acceptance criteria, wireframes and user validation.
• Support prioritizing the backlog to ensure technology evolvement beyond MVP requirements
• Represent the enhancements of the product to users and ensure adoption of new features and of the product overall.
• Work independently, possessing energy and confidence to complete strategic initiatives with limited supervision

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Experience with frequently used tools in software product development such as Jira is a plus.
• Strong communicator that can listen to users and understand underlying issues and also articulate effectively proposed solutions to users and team members.
• Strong collaborator who can reconcile different user needs and priorities and work with a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) with ability to deliver messages clearly and succinctly
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and re-prioritize quickly
• Expertise in PowerPoint: creating slides / charts and editing presentations for senior meetings

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities:

• 10+ years' experience with product or program management roles
• Experience in Asset Management, knowledge of retail SMAs a plus
• Strong interest in technology and how technology can drive efficient processes is preferred
• Prioritizes work, meet tight deadlines, and possess strong attention to detail
• Utilizes qualitative and quantitative tools to analyze, synthesize and interpret information
• Works successfully and efficiently in a team-based environment
• Utilizes judgment and discretion when working with highly confidential information

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.