Asset Management - Vendor Management - Vice President

Job Description
Step into a high-impact role where your expertise in contract negotiations and supplier management will drive strategic value, secure competitive terms, and elevate our business-empowering you to lead key initiatives, collaborate across global teams, and deliver innovative solutions that shape the future of Asset Management.
As Vice President on the Asset Management Vendor Management Team, you will play a critical role in leading contract negotiations, conducting commercial reviews, and cultivating strong supplier relationships that drive meaningful value for our business. You will be responsible for negotiating supplier fees and rate cards to secure competitive pricing and favorable terms that support our strategic goals, while ensuring cost efficiency and maintaining exceptional service standards across our supplier portfolio. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with Asset Management stakeholders and collaborate with firmwide corporate functions, taking initiative or providing support as needed. Your expertise in assessing supplier capabilities, managing RFIs/RFPs, benchmarking, and analyzing supplier processes will fuel our ongoing success and innovation. As a member of a global team, you will thrive in a collaborative setting while enjoying the independence to lead projects, deliver impactful reports, and develop solutions that make a difference throughout the organization. Your ability to engage colleagues at all levels will be key to achieving results.
Job responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and affiliates to foster collaboration and long-term partnerships
• Lead contract and fee negotiations with suppliers, working closely with Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy teams to secure favorable terms
• Conduct commercial reviews and analyze supplier landscape data to support business decision-making
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory changes, providing timely insights to keep the team agile and informed
• Manage supplier selection processes (RFI/RFP), onboarding qualified vendors for Asset Management and its funds
• Oversee outsourcing activities, including vendor onboarding, regulatory exams, audits, and compliance testing, in partnership with Global Supplier Services and regional control functions
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of outsourcing metrics and inventories, support governance frameworks, and conduct due diligence on service providers to assess risk

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Skilled in commercial and contract negotiations, project management, and constructively challenging suppliers with a strategic approach
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage global stakeholders and support stakeholder relationships
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numeracy skills, with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive, inquisitive, and results-driven; comfortable working with cross-border teams and clarifying roles and responsibilities
• Demonstrates strong leadership, inspires teams, influences senior stakeholders, and fosters a collaborative, improvement-focused culture
• Proficient in navigating data, technical platforms, and emerging technologies (including AI); skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Thrives in fast-paced environments, effectively managing multiple tasks, prioritizing, improving processes, and proactively managing risk and controls

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Background in financial services preferred; asset management experience is a plus

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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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.