Description

Join a high-visibility team shaping the firm's risk and control environment. You'll drive strategic change, lead a global team, and deliver best‑in‑class governance, innovation, and operational excellence across the Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB). If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy partnering with senior leaders, this role is for you.

As an Executive Director of Control Governance within the Commercial & Investment Bank Central Control Management Team, you set strategy and lead a global team to enhance the governance framework, align with firmwide standards and regulatory expectations, and deliver robust oversight of risk and control activities. You will partner closely with senior business, risk, and control leaders to drive best‑in‑class governance, reporting, and escalation processes that support CIB's strategic objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve the CIB control governance framework aligned with firm policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Define and own end‑to‑end control risk and governance strategy aligned to the firm's risk appetite and business priorities.
• Lead and operate key governance forums (e.g., business control committees) to ensure effective oversight and decision‑making.
• Oversee committee scheduling, agendas, materials, minutes, action tracking, and annual charter reviews and self‑assessments.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight of risk and control issues, escalations, and remediation plans across businesses and functions.
• Aggregate and synthesize risk, control, and audit findings for senior management, highlighting key themes, trends, and emerging risks.
• Develop and deliver executive‑level reporting on governance, risk, and control matters; ensure timely escalation of significant issues to senior forums as needed.
• Chair senior forums for prioritization, escalation, and risk acceptance; lead thematic remediation to address root causes.
• Build strong relationships with business, risk, compliance, audit, and technology partners; serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on governance, risk, and control topics.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline governance processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance control oversight effectiveness.
• Lead or support governance‑related projects and initiatives across CIB.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• Extensive experience in banking, operational risk, controls, governance, audit, or related roles within financial services.
• Experience leading global teams and complex programs.
• Strong knowledge of risk and control frameworks, regulatory requirements, and governance best practices.
• Proven experience managing or supporting senior‑level committees or forums.
• Advanced analytics and data management skills; proficiency with Excel and visualization tools; experience with executive MIS and data quality programs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for executive audiences.
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• High level of integrity, independence, and professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CRISC).
• Experience within a Commercial & Investment Bank environment.
• Expertise in executive MIS and data quality program leadership.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Leadership and influence across matrixed, fast‑paced environments.
• Analytical and problem‑solving excellence with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to streamline governance processes and enhance control oversight effectiveness.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.