Risk Management - Product - Data Governance Vice President

Location: New York, NY, United States

Job Family: Analytics Solutions & Delivery

About the Role

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. In the Corporate & Investment Bank, our Wholesale Credit Risk Product team plays a critical role in managing credit exposures for large corporate clients, ensuring robust risk assessment and mitigation strategies. We are seeking a Risk Management - Product - Data Governance Vice President to join our New York team, where you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive data governance strategy tailored to the unique needs of wholesale credit risk. This role is pivotal in enhancing data integrity, compliance, and usability across our risk platforms, supporting everything from daily lending decisions to regulatory filings like CCAR and Dodd-Frank stress testing. As a Vice President in this position, you will partner closely with risk analysts, data scientists, technology teams, and compliance officers to establish governance policies that align with JPMorgan Chase's enterprise standards and industry regulations such as BCBS 239. Your responsibilities will include defining data ownership models, implementing quality controls for credit data pipelines, and driving the use of advanced tools for metadata management and lineage tracking. You will also champion data literacy initiatives within the organization, ensuring that high-quality, governed data fuels innovative risk solutions and supports our commitment to responsible banking. This role demands a strategic mindset to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while fostering collaboration in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic setting where data drives business outcomes, bringing deep expertise in financial services data challenges to help JPMorgan Chase maintain its leadership in risk management. You will contribute to building resilient systems that protect against emerging risks in wholesale lending, ultimately enabling safer and more efficient capital markets. Join us to make an impact on a global scale, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a culture of innovation to shape the future of credit risk at one of the world's most admired financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy for the Wholesale Credit Risk Product organization at JPMorgan Chase
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including technology, compliance, and business units to establish data policies and standards
• Oversee data quality initiatives, ensuring accuracy and completeness of credit risk data used in regulatory reporting
• Implement data lineage and metadata management processes to support BCBS 239 compliance and risk analytics
• Lead the adoption of data governance tools and technologies within the firm's risk management ecosystem
• Monitor and report on data governance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
• Drive cultural change by educating stakeholders on data governance best practices in financial services
• Partner with senior leadership to align data governance with broader enterprise risk management goals
• Conduct audits and assessments of data practices to ensure adherence to internal and external regulations
• Foster innovation in data management to enhance decision-making in wholesale lending and credit products

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or related roles within the financial services industry
• Proven track record in developing and implementing data governance frameworks in a large-scale banking environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as BCBS 239, GDPR, and CCAR for data management in credit risk
• Experience with data lineage, metadata management, and data quality tools in a wholesale banking context
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization like JPMorgan Chase
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders in risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in a quantitative field
• Experience in wholesale credit risk products at a major financial institution
• Certification in data governance (e.g., CDMP, DAMA) or risk management (e.g., FRM)
• Familiarity with JPMorgan Chase's internal data platforms and tools
• Prior exposure to agile methodologies in data strategy implementation

Required Skills

• Data governance frameworks and standards
• Regulatory compliance in financial services (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR)
• Data quality management and auditing
• Metadata and data lineage tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation)
• SQL and data querying languages
• Risk management principles in wholesale credit
• Project management and agile methodologies
• Stakeholder engagement and influence
• Analytical problem-solving
• Leadership and team collaboration
• Financial modeling and reporting
• Change management in large organizations
• Knowledge of Python or R for data analysis
• Business acumen in banking products
• Communication and presentation skills

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 JPMorgan Chase's internal training programs
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at New York locations
• Flexible work arrangements and commuter benefits for NYC employees

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.