Risk Management and Compliance Senior Governance Project Manager

Job Description

Join a team that is at the forefront of protecting and strengthening JPMorgan Chase’s reputation and resilience. In this role, you will drive impactful projects that ensure our business grows responsibly and remains compliant with evolving legal and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across the organization, using your expertise to solve real-world challenges. Your work will help safeguard our company, customers, and communities. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

As a Program Lead for Strategic Legal and Regulatory Change Management Programs within the Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) department, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing projects that ensure the organization’s adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role requires close collaboration with stakeholders across various departments to identify risks, manage resources, and drive process improvements, all while maintaining a strong focus on business value realization. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the RM&C department’s functions and objectives, as well as the Office of Legal Obligations (OLO) and Legal & Regulatory Change Management (LRCM) programs. Leveraging this knowledge, you will manage projects that support the organization’s risk management strategies and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple large-scale projects, ensuring on-time delivery, adherence to scope, and realization of strategic objectives.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, training coverage, and operational process updates.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain the project RAID log and escalate critical issues to senior management with actionable mitigation strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including OLO, LRCM, and Technology—to ensure alignment and provide transparent, regular status reporting.
• Collaborate with BAU teams to assess the impact and benefits of proposed changes. Develop and execute communication and training plans to drive smooth adoption and organizational readiness.
• Effectively allocate and manage resources to ensure project success. Mentor and develop team members to foster a high-performance, collaborative environment.
• Manage and document all changes to project scope and schedules using established verification techniques to prevent scope creep.
• Contribute to the PMO Center of Excellence by evaluating methodologies, implementing best practices, and enhancing organizational project delivery standards.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Risk Management & Compliance, Legal, or similar regulatory roles within financial services.
• Proven track record leading large, complex, and global programs independently, delivering results.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple workstreams and deliverables.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Executive presence and confidence representing the program and department at all organizational levels.
• Strategic thinker with a critical mindset, able to challenge the status quo and deliver innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex issues while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong people management experience, with a proven ability to develop talent, build high-performing teams, and drive diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Highly adaptable interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strategic stakeholder relationships across business and functional areas.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are a plus.
• Experience designing business requirements and driving technology enhancements in partnership with product and technology teams.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx) is a plus.
• Experience in the design and implementation of GenAI solutions is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices in risk management and compliance.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.