LEC - Head of Regulatory Projects at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking a Vice President to join our team and play a key leadership role in overseeing our deliverables and liaising with various departments to drive our Legal Entity agenda. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for 

• ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, 
• leading the implementation of new regulations, 
• representing the Branch at industry banking meetings, and 
• keeping up to date with prudential regulatory requirements. 
• Oversee the implementation of a new/enhanced regulatory reporting platform, 
• coordinate responses to regulatory data requests, and 
• provide strategic insights and advice to senior management regarding the potential impacts of regulatory changes on the organization's operations, risk profile, and business strategies. 
• The ideal candidate will have strong relationship management skills, be able to cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, and maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes in both the U.S. and European markets. 
• Additionally, they will be able to provide strong leadership to a team of financial professionals, fostering a positive work environment, setting clear goals, and supporting their professional development within the corporate and investment banking context.

Requires Qualification, Skills and Capabilities

• More than 12 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years in regulatory capital management in the banking industry. 
• A bachelor’s degree in finance, applied mathematics, economics, or a related field is required. 
• The candidate should have a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, including Basel III guidelines, Banks Act, Basel III and IV, JSE rules, and regulations. 
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments, risk management, and capital adequacy calculations, with a specific focus on RWA optimization in the banking context. 
• An understanding of derivative flows. 
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across various departments, regions, and regulatory bodies. 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret, analyse, and communicate complex data and reports effectively to support decision-making processes. 
• Possess motivation and flexibility to operate independently, reprioritize their workload as necessary, and deliver to tight deadlines to maintain a strong control environment. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively, partner with colleagues, be open-minded, inclusive, and able to overcome conflict.