Project Management - Associate

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in the Project Management team to partner with the Business.
As a Project/ Product Manager- Associate in Projects, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of all operational flows and contribute to a growing international business in a fast paced and innovative environment. Our success depends on a close collaboration with counterparts from all areas in the business.
Job Responsibilities

• Plans requirement gathering, manages and executes projects with engagement of various functional groups (Legal, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Business Management, Risk)
• Designs the operating model front to back including the control framework and understand the details of a process and products
• Demonstrates ownership with ability to operate in a flexible, dynamic environment where creative and strategic thinking along with quick decision making are also required in driving solution, initiatives, and projects
• Manages Senior Stakeholders across different Regions and Teams to align expectations, escalate issues and risks and provides updates on the project status
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key partners across multiple regions
• Working with the business and key project stakeholders to define and document business operating models and requirements
• Partner with Technology to ensure requirements are implemented as per specification
• Performing data analysis and definition of target operating models and processes
• Co-ordination of testing across the functional groups
• Manage and execute tasks through to completion and effectively prioritize work
• Preparation of projects and meeting material, minutes and action items follow up
• Ensuring full audit trail of project deliverables is available for all undertaken tasks
• Challenge status-quo, identify and address any process, controls and Operating Model improvements
• Support the design and vision of the strategic technical architecture
• Ensure key risks and issues are escalated in a timely manner and through the appropriate formal governance
• Manage regular updates to management on project and project deliverables status
• Embrace new project methodologies (Design thinking) and technical solutions
• Identify and address any process, controls and Operating Model improvements

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8+ years of experience with 3-5 years in project management role in banking domain
• Ability to design operating model front to back including the control framework and understand the details of a process
• Strategic thinking with the ability to implement very projects across multiple legal entities worldwide
• Must be highly disciplined, a self-starter and have the ability to execute on assignments independently and autonomously
• Supportive team player with excellent communication skills with the ability to work in collaboration building strong rapport with peers
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to define vision for the product

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience as a Product Owner would be a plus
• Experience/ knowledge of products/ processes within asset/wealth management would be of particular benefit

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 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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.