Client Solutions Architect Director-Payments-Executive Director

Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States

Job Family: Client Solutions

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of reimagining the future of payments, powering global transactions that connect businesses and economies. As a Client Solutions Architect Director in Payments at the Executive Director level, you will harness your technical expertise to transform client challenges into innovative solutions that elevate their journey. Based in our state-of-the-art Brooklyn, NY office, you will play a pivotal role in the Client Solutions team, designing scalable architectures for enterprise clients in the financial services sector. This position demands a blend of deep payments knowledge and strategic vision to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, security, and growth for our clients worldwide. Your primary focus will be architecting comprehensive payment ecosystems, from real-time processing platforms to integrated reconciliation systems, ensuring seamless interoperability with JP Morgan's vast infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and compliance experts, to ideate and implement solutions that leverage technologies like cloud-native services, APIs, and blockchain for enhanced transaction capabilities. By conducting in-depth client consultations, you will uncover pain points in areas such as cross-border payments or fraud mitigation, then craft bespoke architectures that not only meet current needs but anticipate future regulatory and market shifts in the dynamic fintech landscape. In this leadership role, you will mentor emerging talent, foster innovation within the team, and contribute to JP Morgan Chase's commitment to ethical, client-centric technology. Success here means empowering clients to navigate complex payment environments with confidence, ultimately strengthening their partnerships with one of the world's leading financial institutions. If you thrive on solving intricate technical puzzles in a high-stakes industry, join us to shape the next era of global payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end payment solutions that address client needs in transaction processing, reconciliation, and fraud prevention
• Collaborate with JP Morgan Chase's product, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate innovative technologies into client platforms
• Lead client workshops and discovery sessions to translate business requirements into scalable technical architectures
• Evaluate and recommend emerging payment technologies, such as APIs for real-time settlements and open banking standards
• Ensure solutions adhere to JP Morgan's security protocols and industry regulations while optimizing for performance and cost
• Mentor junior architects and drive knowledge sharing within the Client Solutions team
• Monitor and optimize deployed solutions, providing ongoing support and enhancements based on client feedback
• Partner with sales and relationship managers to identify upselling opportunities for advanced payment services
• Contribute to thought leadership by authoring whitepapers or presenting at industry conferences on payments innovation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, solution design, or technical consulting within the financial services industry
• Deep expertise in payments systems, including real-time payments, ACH, SWIFT, and emerging technologies like ISO 20022
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical solutions for enterprise clients
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in financial services, such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and AML requirements
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture in a banking environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's in a technical or financial discipline
• Prior experience at a Tier 1 financial institution like JP Morgan Chase or similar
• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect) or payments (e.g., Certified Payments Professional)
• Knowledge of blockchain or digital currency solutions in payments
• Experience in agile methodologies and DevOps practices for financial applications

Required Skills

• Payments domain expertise (e.g., RTP, FedNow, SEPA)
• Software architecture design and system integration
• Cloud computing (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• API development and management (RESTful, GraphQL)
• Data security and encryption protocols in financial systems
• Agile project management and Scrum methodologies
• Stakeholder management and client relationship building
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Regulatory knowledge (PCI, SOX, Basel III)
• Programming languages (Java, Python, SQL)
• Microservices and event-driven architecture
• Business acumen in fintech and banking operations
• Communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Innovation in emerging tech like AI for fraud detection

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities through JP Morgan's internal training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at Brooklyn headquarters
• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options post-pandemic

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.