Product Director Compensation & Pay

Location: Columbus, OH, United States

Job Family: Product Management

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm with operations spanning investment banking, consumer and community banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. As the Product Director for Compensation & Pay, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our HR technology ecosystem. Based in our Columbus, OH headquarters, this position involves defining the product roadmap for innovative compensation and payroll solutions that support our 250,000+ employees worldwide. You will inspire a high-performing team to deliver products that enhance pay equity, streamline financial operations, and comply with evolving regulations in the banking industry. By monitoring market trends and leveraging data insights, you will drive innovations that position JP Morgan Chase as a leader in employee-centric financial tools. In this role, you will collaborate closely with executive leadership, HR partners, and technology teams to align product strategies with broader business objectives. Responsibilities include conducting in-depth market analysis to anticipate shifts in compensation benchmarks and fintech advancements, such as AI-driven payroll automation. You will oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration with JP Morgan's core banking systems while prioritizing user needs through rigorous testing and feedback loops. Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture of agility and excellence, enabling rapid iteration on features that address complex challenges like global pay compliance and real-time compensation modeling. We seek a visionary leader passionate about the intersection of finance and technology. Success in this position requires not only technical acumen but also the ability to navigate the dynamic regulatory landscape of financial services. Join JP Morgan Chase to make a tangible impact on how we empower our teams through cutting-edge compensation solutions, contributing to our mission of enabling economic opportunity for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for compensation and pay solutions, aligning with JP Morgan Chase's strategic goals in financial services
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver innovative features
• Monitor global market trends in compensation technology and financial regulations to identify opportunities for product enhancements
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Compliance to ensure products meet enterprise needs and regulatory standards
• Drive product innovations that improve efficiency in payroll processing and employee pay equity within the banking sector
• Conduct competitive analysis and user research to refine product features for JP Morgan's diverse workforce
• Oversee the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration, using agile practices
• Measure product success through KPIs such as adoption rates, user satisfaction, and ROI in financial operations
• Foster partnerships with technology vendors to integrate cutting-edge tools into compensation platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in product management, with at least 5 years in financial services or fintech
• Proven track record of leading product roadmaps in compensation, payroll, or HR technology domains
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services, including SEC, FINRA, and data privacy laws
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a large-scale enterprise environment like JP Morgan Chase
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data-driven decision-making for product strategy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes financial industry setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with compensation systems in banking or investment firms
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and product lifecycle management tools
• Prior leadership in digital transformation initiatives within HR or finance
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in payroll and compensation analytics
• Advanced certifications in product management (e.g., PMP, CSPO)

Required Skills

• Product roadmap development
• Strategic planning in financial services
• Team leadership and motivation
• Market trend analysis
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (e.g., SOX, GDPR)
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL)
• Stakeholder management
• User experience design principles
• Financial modeling and ROI calculation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Innovation in HR technology
• Problem-solving in high-pressure environments
• Communication and presentation skills
• Project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana)

Benefits

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

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.