Risk Management & Compliance - Governance Senior Associate

Job Description
The Risk Management and Compliance (RM&C) Document Governance team is a firmwide corporate function responsible for implementing and managing the firm's governance requirements for Risk Management and Compliance, Conduct, and Operational Risk (CCOR) owned policies, policy supplements and standards globally. The group reports to the Head of the Office of Regulation and Governance, who, in turn, reports to the firm's Chief Control Officer. The group is of central importance to the RM&C organization, forming part of the firm's response to new regulations and risks impacting specific Lines of Business and Corporate Functions. The group focuses on policy, policy supplement, and standards governance and document management practices.
As a Risk Management & Compliance - Governance Senior Associate within the CCOR team, you will manage the complete document management cycle for a range of CCOR-owned policies, policy supplements, and standards. Your role will involve interacting with and advising Document Owner-Approvers and their delegates, ensuring that documents are updated, current, and adhere to firmwide requirements. You will also validate that Line of Business, Corporate Function, and region/country-specific documents do not conflict with firmwide or other documents, and that any changes to them are properly syndicated and approved. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, combining in-office and remote work.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of CCOR-owned policies, policy supplements and standards
• Guide the end-to-end document management lifecycle (drafting, revision, annual review, socialization, approval, publishing) including facilitating off-cycle updates, retirements and the development of new documents
• Assess document content against legal obligations, and identify any remediation needs
• Develop in-depth subject matter expertise over firmwide and RM&C-specific governance requirements ensuring consistency of their application to content
• Partner with Document Owner-Approver teams in the development and maintenance of new policies and standards
• Promote adherence to policy, standard and procedure governance requirements
• Contribute to, and selectively lead initiatives related to policy and standards communication, monthly bulletin, document forums, comprehensive revisions, metric development, and other group initiatives
• Identify opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of the document governance operating model
• Initiate and follow up with Owner-Approver teams to confirm adherence to Document requirements

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Prior experience in Compliance, Control Management, Risk Management, or related function within a financial institution or regulator, and an understanding of related laws, rules, and regulation
• Bachelor or higher degree in business administration, finance, law, accounting, or related discipline
• Excellent written communication skills, strong presentation, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and inquisitive/control mindset
• Comfortable executing through the disciplines of project management
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across different business and functional areas
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing a point of view with senior management and varied stakeholders/audiences
• Ability to anticipate and properly balance the service aspect of the role with its control and governance requirements
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills as they are essential for reporting, document reviews, and creating/delivering senior management level presentations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of/experience with CCOR-related regulations, rules and laws
• Willingness to be part of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and ability to bring authentic self to the role

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
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.
Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.