The Firmwide Chief Data Office is responsible for maximizing the value and impact of data globally, in a highly governed way. It consists of several teams focused on accelerating JPMorgan Chase’s data, analytics, and AI journey, including data strategy, data impact optimization, privacy, data governance, transformation, and talent. We are looking for a data executive to help shape the strategy for how we make data available to power everything from new product development to Artificial Intelligence models. This leader will join the team responsible for setting the firmwide data publishing strategy and driving the adoption of the strategy across the firm.
As an Executive Director-Ontologist within the JP Morgan Chase team, you will be instrumental in shaping our knowledge representation. Your role will involve utilizing ontologies and taxonomies to enhance data interoperability and management, preparing our data for AI applications. Your responsibilities will range from engaging with and educating domain experts, to assessing standard ontologies and developing our organization-wide ontology. Your work will traverse multiple domains, influencing departments like Data & Analytics, Product, and Tech.
Job responsibilities:
- Development and adoption of ontologies to represent complex domains
- Evaluate industry standard ontologies for adoption across JPMC
- Work closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts, product owners, and engineers to understand their use cases, requirements, and dependencies, critically assessing proposed solutions
- Provide expert input into the JP Morgan Chase’s firmwide data strategy
- Communicate complex ideas effectively to collaborators using precise terminology and relatable examples, and ask clarifying questions to define core meanings.
- Mentor fellow ontologists to ensure alignment with accepted practices, standards, objectives, key results, and strategic initiatives.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends and advancements in ontology engineering, knowledge representation, and semantic technologies.
- Balance timeliness with quality under tight deadlines, managing multiple priorities and partners.
Ensure end-to-end relevance to stakeholder needs, from gathering competency questions to achieving successful integrations.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- 5+ years of experience developing and managing ontologies for real-world applications
- Expertise in Data and Financial service standards such as ISO 20022, OWL, RDF, SKOS, and SHACL.
- Experience with ontology and taxonomy development process and tools (e.g., Protégé, TopBraid Composer, PoolParty, etc.).
Structured thinker and effective communicator with excellent written communication skills. Ability to crisply articulate complex technical concepts to senior audiences with poise and confidence.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Master's or Ph.D. in a field focused on ontology engineering, knowledge representation, or semantic technologies, such as Information Science, Library Science, Philosophy, Linguistics, or Computer Science.
- Experience with Financial sector data standards and ontologies
- Experience with program management and collaborative development best practices
- Understanding of large-scale, distributed, end-to-end systems.
- Knowledge of Data Governance and Data Management
- Contributions to the Ontology community, such as papers, conference presentations, industry standard contributions, or open source contributions (e.g., Github repos)
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.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
Skills Required
- 5+ years developing and managing ontologies for real-world applications
- Expertise in ISO 20022, OWL, RDF, SKOS, and SHACL
- Experience with ontology and taxonomy development tools (Protege, TopBraid Composer, PoolParty)
- Experience with ontology and taxonomy development processes and methodologies
- Structured thinker with excellent written communication and ability to explain technical concepts to senior audiences
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.
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