Wealth Management - International Transformation Office - Associate - Project Manager

Our Team

The International Transformation Office is a program and project management team, focusing on defining strategy, solutions and plans to manage change initiatives impacting the Global Wealth Management Business (the Private Bank). Our Initiatives are both regulatory and/or business driven, focusing on business improvement, growth, expansion and enhanced controls. The team works cross-functionally with product specialists, front office advisors, business management, legal, risk management, compliance, operations, technology, middle office, marketing and other stakeholders.

The Role

The role will focus on the development, implementation and on-going support of strategic programs that meet Business and Regulatory demands. You will perform detailed analyses and define feasibility plans, coordinate delivery of results across different teams and departments, manage and report progress through project plans and other reporting tools, and drive the implementation of business solutions and change management initiatives. The size and duration of each project will vary but the objectives will focus on similar key aspects such as risk mitigation, process efficiency, technology enablement and business development. The Associate needs to have the mindset to integrate into an internal management consulting team.

• Drive project deliverables. Design, develop and establish key reporting standards. Consistently follow up on requests, tasks and assignments.
• Own, deliver and execute tasks in a timely manner, manage and meet deadlines. Effectively prioritize workload and keep others informed of progress.
• Update correctly and consistently the project reporting and documentation. Demonstrate attention to detail and consistently produce quality work.
• Understand the project subject matter and context, including regulatory environment
• Take initiative in proposing solutions and "thinking outside of the box", consider impact across business. Collect information proactively and re-evaluate solutions
• Contribute in meaningful and appropriate ways to meetings or calls. Clear, concise and confident written and oral communications. Make results of own analysis understandable, enabling others to accept and buy-in to conclusions
• Build network and understanding in and outside of the ITO team, across geographies
• Demonstrate a commitment to acquiring new knowledge and skills; seek to continuously improve standards of work, address opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, business change or a consulting framework
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently showing initiative and problem solving, while working within a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate key messages, and simplify complex business situations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across all levels of seniority and functions with confidence, and to develop effective partnerships with key business partners
• Strategic and analytical thinker with a drive towards execution and delivering results
• Ability to adapt to change and turn challenges into opportunities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio and Project; experience in process flow analysis/mapping
• Be a team player who is flexible and can maintain both a positive attitude and high level of performance on high demand/time-sensitive initiatives
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree (or equivalent)
• Exposure to financial services industry and interest in Private Banking

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.