Risk Management - Strategic Analytics - Vice President

Location: Wilmington, DE, United States

Job Family: Risk Analytics/Modeling

About the Role

At JPMorgan Chase, we are at the forefront of financial services innovation, and our Risk Management and Compliance teams play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's strength and resilience. As a Vice President in Risk Management - Strategic Analytics, you will join a dynamic group focused on delivering cutting-edge analytics to support enterprise-wide risk strategies. Based in Wilmington, DE, this role within the Risk Analytics/Modeling category involves partnering with senior leaders across Corporate & Investment Bank, Consumer & Community Banking, and other lines of business to identify, measure, and mitigate strategic risks. You will contribute to maintaining JPMorgan Chase's position as a global leader by ensuring robust risk frameworks that align with our commitment to clients, shareholders, and regulators. In this high-impact position, you will lead the development of sophisticated risk models and analytics tools, leveraging advanced statistical methods and big data to perform stress testing and scenario analysis. Your work will directly influence key decisions on capital allocation, liquidity management, and portfolio optimization, helping the firm navigate complex market dynamics and regulatory landscapes such as Basel III and CCAR. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will translate complex data into actionable insights, fostering a culture of proactive risk management that drives sustainable growth. This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging problems in a collaborative environment, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and resources unique to JPMorgan Chase. We seek a strategic thinker with deep expertise in quantitative risk analytics who thrives in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating setting. Joining JPMorgan Chase means becoming part of a world-class institution dedicated to excellence, where your contributions will have a tangible impact on one of the largest banks in the world. This position not only provides professional growth through exposure to diverse risk challenges but also aligns with our core values of integrity, innovation, and client focus, ensuring you are supported in building a rewarding career in financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance strategic risk analytics models to support JPMorgan Chase's enterprise risk management framework
• Conduct advanced scenario analysis and stress testing to assess potential impacts on the firm's portfolio under various economic conditions
• Collaborate with business lines, including Corporate & Investment Bank and Consumer & Community Banking, to integrate risk insights into strategic decision-making
• Validate and back-test risk models to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements like CCAR and DFAST
• Provide analytical support for senior management and board-level risk committees, delivering actionable insights on emerging risks
• Lead initiatives to leverage data analytics and AI for proactive risk identification and mitigation
• Monitor and report on key risk metrics, including capital adequacy and liquidity risks, across JPMorgan Chase's global operations
• Partner with compliance and audit teams to ensure robust governance of risk management processes
• Contribute to the firm's response to regulatory examinations and internal audits related to risk analytics
• Mentor junior analysts and drive continuous improvement in risk modeling methodologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in risk management, analytics, or modeling within the financial services industry
• Proven expertise in developing and validating risk models, including credit, market, or operational risk models
• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis and quantitative methods, with experience using tools like SAS, R, or Python
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, CCAR, and Dodd-Frank, particularly as they apply to JPMorgan Chase
• Experience in strategic risk analytics, including scenario analysis and stress testing for large financial institutions
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA, FRM, or similar professional certification in risk management or finance
• Prior experience at a major bank like JPMorgan Chase, with exposure to enterprise-wide risk strategies
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies and machine learning applications in risk modeling
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams focused on risk innovation and compliance
• Publication or presentation experience in risk analytics at industry conferences

Required Skills

• Advanced statistical modeling and econometrics
• Proficiency in Python, R, SAS, or MATLAB for data analysis
• Expertise in SQL and database management for large-scale financial datasets
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques for predictive risk analytics
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, derivatives, and portfolio risk
• Regulatory compliance and reporting skills (e.g., Basel, CCAR)
• Data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
• Quantitative risk assessment and scenario modeling
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder presentations
• Project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Analytical problem-solving in high-pressure environments
• Attention to detail in model validation and documentation
• Leadership and team mentoring abilities
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory and market landscapes
• Ethical judgment in handling sensitive financial data

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement and access to JPMorgan Chase's internal training academy
• Employee stock purchase plan and other financial wellness benefits
• Wellness programs with gym memberships, mental health support, and onsite fitness facilities
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options in Wilmington, DE

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.