Instrument Reference Data Strategy Lead - Executive Director
Overview
Reference Data Strategy is responsible for defining the strategic data model structures and interactions with lines of business and corporate functions in order to deliver best in class content, platforms and processes. We are driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement toward the best outcome for client experience, our colleagues and JPMorgan Chase. We do the right thing, even when it's not the easy thing.
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Description of Role
The Reference Data Strategy team is mandated to identify and lead critical strategic transformation efforts focused on the Firm's refdata business needs. The vision is to address the Firm's current state challenges through reference data platforms, processes and content that leverage shared contribution and support models using standard interfaces and unified data models.
The team is currently seeking a Strategy Lead for our Instrument Reference Data domain. The candidate will work closely with our instrument technology and operations partners and across our key stakeholders to form, syndicate and agree the appropriate business prioritized strategic solutions. The role will require delivery of these solutions across the change and adoption agenda to improve the sourcing, mastering, distribution and consumption of data for our primary instrument systems of record.
The ideal candidate must be a strong collaborator and change agent who has demonstrated experience with influencing stakeholders to consider innovative solutions and leading analysis to support the decision making process. The candidate must be results oriented and able to clearly articulate any issues/dependencies impeding progress along with proposed resolution and recommendations. Team leadership, data analysis, requirements gathering, and operating model development skills are essential. Applicant will have proven partnership experience across line of business, technology, operations and change teams, and across global locations.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
Strategy Development
Define our strategic vision and business goals to guide strategy development and execution, and to move people to action
Create forward-looking product visions and implementation plans
Develop strategies that drive business performance
Lead the development of the strategy/roadmap ensuring integration with the organization's business plans
Lead identification and articulation of innovation opportunities
Thought Leadership
Design, structure, and own quantitative and qualitative analyses
Identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and quantify potential bottom-line financial impact across work-stream
Monitor industry trends / vendors / fintech / regulatory changes and share insightful reports and analysis with broader team and with senior executives
Synthesize impactful findings, develop recommendations, and write small documents with minor guidance / editing; present recommendations to senior management
Strategy Delivery Oversight
Facilitate workshops, ideation sessions, and decision-making
Maintain overall accountability for implementing the roadmap of initiatives
Provide oversight and input into enterprise initiatives that impact customer experience
Lead strategic review of solution development; provide clear and timely feedback to ensure experiences, technology and marketing solutions are delivered on-strategy
Lead or participate in project post-mortems; capture key learnings and develop case studies as appropriate
Stakeholder Leadership
Advise and influence stakeholders on key business decisions and change efforts
Plan and effectively lead overall interview campaigns, workshops, and focus groups
Deliver senior management presentations, with ability to recognize and address stakeholder motivations and concerns
Develop strong trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and significant experience (15+ years) in data management, delivering technical and operational change
Solid understanding of Instrument Reference data - Equity, Rates, Credit, Mortgages, Public Finance and Exchange Traded Derivatives
Comfort with Front-Office Data and Technology. Prior experience functioning in roles and functions that are highly data-driven and that required understanding of data models and flows, and technology architecture as related to business requirements
Strong operating model and change management capabilities with experience in both tactical and strategic programs
Innovative, forward thinker with a decent grasp of new technologies, competitive landscapes, marketplace, and regulatory environment
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to present fact-based recommendations in a clear, logical, and concise way: \"tell a story\" with data
Strong presentation skills and ease of effective communication at senior levels of management and with partners from a variety of business functions
Ability to take ownership of tasks and manage an entire work-stream
Results-oriented and delivers return on investment (ROI)
Excellent and efficient skills using Office productivity tools
An outstanding ability to analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written) and work well in cross-functional teams
Excellent relationship management, team leadership, influencing skills
Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a highly dynamic environment with changing and multiple priorities
A proven ability to drive large-scale and complex initiatives and build partnerships
Very strong written and oral executive-level communication skills, including the ability to quickly adjust messages based on different audiences and agendas
Results-oriented, flexible individual who can easily and efficiently transition across topics and disciplines. Adept at multi-tasking and meeting deadlines in high-pressure environment
Experience in Agile based programs
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.