Risk Management - Asset Wealth Management Self Directed Investments - Executive Director

Join the Risk Management and Compliance team at JPMorgan Chase and play a crucial role in maintaining the firm's strength and resilience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our organization's growth and risk culture while being part of a dynamic team that values diversity and collaboration. Your expertise will help us navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.

As an Executive Director in risk management within the Risk Management and Compliance team, you are responsible for creating and managing the implementation of comprehensive risk management frameworks and practices for the organization. In this role, in partnership with risk professionals, you will cover the Self Directed distribution channel to lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of risks that could impact the organization’s ability to achieve its objectives.

You will work closely with senior management in risk, the Self-Directed Investment business, and supporting functions to ensure that risk management strategies align with the organization’s goals and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the implementation, oversight of a risk management framework that includes policies, procedures, and tools for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks
• Independently review and, as appropriate, challenge the 1st Line of Defense (LOD) risk management activities and where appropriate, elevate new emerging risks or issues
• Evaluate and challenge compliance-based independent monitoring and testing of 1st LOD risk management activities and elevate where appropriate
• Establish risk limits or risk tolerances, where applicable
• Identify, analyze, measure, and report on risks, including aggregate risks and issues
• Challenge existing policies, standards, and training to support compliance with risk’s regulatory and corporate requirements;
  Monitor and evaluate law, rule, and regulations and implement necessary changes
• Support leadership with regulatory relations including Exam Management
• Comply with risk’s own applicable laws, rules, regulations and implement policies and standards established by IRM with respect to its own processes.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with senior management to integrate risk management into strategic planning and decision-making processes
• Participate in risk data, innovation and transformation initiatives and partner with the business to ensure business reporting adequately covers current and emerging risk
• Stay informed about emerging risks and trends in the industry and recommend appropriate actions.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in risk management, finance, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and strategies.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing risk or other control function for a self directed investment team or platform
• A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CPA) is preferred.