Risk Management - Reputation Risk Associate

Location: New York, NY, United States

Job Family: Firmwide Risk and Compliance

About the Role

At JPMorgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm with operations spanning corporate and investment banking, consumer and community banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. The Risk Management - Reputation Risk Associate role within our Firmwide Risk and Compliance category plays a critical part in safeguarding the firm's reputation, one of our most valuable assets in the competitive financial services industry. Based in our New York, NY headquarters, this position involves assessing and managing reputation risks that could arise from business activities, regulatory changes, or external events, while driving strategic projects to bolster overall firm resilience. As a Reputation Risk Associate, you will collaborate with teams across the organization to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks that could impact JPMorgan Chase's brand integrity. This includes conducting thorough analyses of potential threats, such as those from cybersecurity incidents, market misconduct, or public relations challenges, and developing proactive strategies to address them. You will contribute to firmwide initiatives by integrating reputation risk considerations into broader risk frameworks, ensuring alignment with global standards and U.S. regulations enforced by bodies like the OCC and SEC. Your work will directly support our commitment to ethical practices and sustainable growth in the financial sector. In this dynamic role, you will lead cross-functional projects, prepare insightful reports for senior leadership, and foster a culture of risk awareness through training and advisory services. Opportunities for impact are vast, from scenario planning for emerging risks like ESG factors to enhancing our response capabilities during crises. Joining JPMorgan Chase means being part of a world-class team dedicated to innovation and excellence, with access to cutting-edge resources and career advancement in one of the most influential financial institutions globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor reputation risks across JPMorgan Chase's business lines, including investment banking and consumer services
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate potential reputation threats in the financial services landscape
• Lead strategic projects to enhance firmwide resilience against reputational events
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reputation risk into enterprise risk management
• Conduct scenario analyses and stress testing for reputation-related risks
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management and regulatory submissions
• Drive initiatives to improve risk awareness and training programs firmwide
• Monitor external factors such as media, social trends, and geopolitical events impacting JPMorgan Chase's reputation
• Support compliance efforts to ensure adherence to global reputation risk policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or financial services
• Strong understanding of reputation risk frameworks and regulatory requirements in the banking sector
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and risk assessment methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment at a global financial institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Risk Management)
• Experience in reputation risk at a major bank like JPMorgan Chase
• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory bodies such as OCC and SEC
• Certification in risk management (e.g., FRM or CRISC)

Required Skills

• Risk assessment and analysis
• Strategic project management
• Data analytics and visualization (e.g., Excel, Tableau)
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Stakeholder communication and influence
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail in high-pressure environments
• Team collaboration across global teams
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Understanding of financial markets and banking operations
• Scenario planning and forecasting
• Ethical decision-making
• Adaptability to evolving risk landscapes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Basic knowledge of risk management software

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness initiatives at JPMorgan Chase locations
• Parental leave and family support benefits

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.