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This position is for a Senior Associate to join APAC Markets Legal and Regulatory Change Management (LRCM) function. It is part of a global department covering all Sales, Trading & Research businesses and sits within the Markets Business Controls Management department in the 1st Line of Defense (1LOD).

The Markets LRCM function is responsible for mitigating the operational risk associated with regulatory change, by applying a rigorous and consistent process to the end-to-end management of change.  This end-to-end view includes horizon scanning, capture, impact assessment and finally the implementation of business changes necessary to demonstrate adherence. 

The incumbent will be joining a critical function in the Markets Business Control Management department.  Key activities and competencies to succeed in the role include:

• Business and control mindset - Determining potential impacts of regulatory changes and proposing courses of action to ensure compliance, including changes to existing Markets Front Office processes and controls.
• Stakeholder engagement - Partnering with business representatives, Legal, Compliance to facilitate effective and comprehensive implementation of necessary changes
• Sensitive to risk and control - Ensuring business documentation is updated to reflect adherence and mitigate associated operational or regulatory risks.
• Agile and open to change – Be open to challenges that may arise from operating in a highly dynamic environment, such as internal business model changes, regulatory landscape changes, market horizon changes etc.

The LRCM function is closely linked to the Global Office of Legal Obligations Program (OLO), which has implemented a process that documents JPMC’s obligations arising from material laws and regulatory requirements, and maps these to policies and procedures which support compliance with those requirements.  The successful candidate may also be required to support OLO as necessary.

The role reports to the LATAM and NAMR Markets LRCM Lead, based in New York.

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.

Qualifications

• A level of familiarity with, and interest in, J.P. Morgan’s Markets products and businesses would be beneficial
• Experience in business controls, operational risk, business management, Compliance, Legal, Audit or similar function. Coverage of Markets Sales / Trading businesses desired.
• Basic knowledge of the Americas regulatory landscape including key regulators and regulations.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese desired but not required
• Comfortable with and adept at reading and interpreting legal and regulatory texts as a layperson (note: formal legal qualifications are not required)
• Strong personal and organizational management skills, ability to work under pressure and handle high volume of throughput without compromising quality
• Strong business analytical skills to enable efficient, accurate and objective decision making
• Good project management skills and ability to instill structure, process and accountability to meet delivery targets whilst maintaining quality standards
• Detail oriented, with a disciplined approach to process and quality control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.