Project Manager - Legal Inventories and Regulatory Compliance

Job Description
As part of Legal Department, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Legal Department is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.
As a Project Manager in the Office of Legal Obligations, you will help ensure that the legal inventories we maintain across jurisdictions are up-to-date, relevant, and in compliance with regulators' expectations. You will be managing stakeholders across Lines of Business and Corporate Functions Firmwide to minimize risk exposure for the Legal department and JP Morgan Chase. This position requires experience in project management, process improvement, and executive-level reporting, with the right candidate demonstrating careful attention to detail. Familiarity with legal inventories and regulatory compliance topics is a bonus, but interest in both is a must.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job responsibilities

• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Organize, and make sense of, fast-paced program developments
• Organize, and make sense of, complex program needs and scope
• Seek-out opportunities for process improvements
• Develop executive-level reporting for, and share feedback on, program status
• Grow familiarity with, and interest in, regulatory compliance topics
• Grow familiarity with, and interest in, Legal topics and their global footprint

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• BA/BS degree required
• At least 4 years of experience in Risk Management, Controls, Audit, Legal, Compliance, or a related discipline
• Experience in delivering a project management lifecycle (i.e., repeatable process-building)
• Strong critical thinking, data analysis, and communication skills (e.g., managing stakeholders at all levels inside and outside the Legal department)
• Sense of urgency, intellectual curiosity, flexibility in navigating competing priorities, ability to synthesize large amounts of data and make meaningful recommendations
• Strong team player with professionalism and a positive attitude
• Advanced MS Office, iManage, Tableau, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with legal inventories or regulatory compliance topics

Candidates must be in compliance with all relevant licensing requirements including the requirements of the jurisdiction where the role will be located prior to the commencement of employment.
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement o f employment.
About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.