Compliance Risk Management Lead - Vice President

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase (the firm). As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

 

As a  Stablecoin Compliance Risk Management Lead - Vice President within Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR), you will be responsible for independent oversight, assessment and challenge of the processes, risks and controls related to the product offerings within Connected Commerce’s stablecoin payments business to demonstrate adequate management of risk and compliance with regulatory requirements. You will work closely with various departments to execute your responsibilities under the CCOR Framework and will be a key point of contact for operational risk and regulatory compliance-related matters. In this roloe, you will need be required to have a strong understanding of associated risks and regulatory requirements focused on blockchain technology, the stablecoin ecosystem, digital asset regulations, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments to enable business success in a controlled manner.

Job Responsibilities

• Possess professional experience and have a  strong knowledge of the stablecoin ecosystem, digital asset regulations, blockchain technology, and the lifecycle of fiat backed and algorithmic stablecoins (issuance, reserves, mint/burn, custody, transfer, redemption).
• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive CCOR program to manage regulatory exposure from stablecoin related activities; ensure robust Second Line oversight across relevant businesses and products.
• Stay abreast of evolving domestic and global stablecoin regulations; provide timely guidance on regulatory risk for new and existing projects, including implications for payments, custody, on/off ramps, and merchant acceptance.
• Provide critical and analytical thinking in risk assessments; design and execute monitoring and testing routines to identify control gaps and emerging risks (e.g., de peg events, reserve sufficiency, liquidity stress, smart contract vulnerabilities); escalate as necessary.
• Execute at mastery level risk and control standards specific to stablecoins such as AML/CFT and sanctions, consumer protection/UDA(A)P, operational resilience, cybersecurity, and market/liquidity.
• Understand how to evaluate risk triggers and indicators such as reserve ratio signals, redemption velocity, wallet concentration, or on/off ramp volumes.
• Review product and process changes (e.g., smart contract upgrades, wallet architecture, chain integrations) and assess associated risks.
• Escalate concerns related to reserve management and attestations, wallets/keys, smart contracts, vendors/service providers, and cross border flows; determine root cause and drive corrective actions to audit ready closure.
• Assess and aggregate risks across lines of business and products to produce a consolidated stablecoin risk view; synthesize results and present clear, defendable advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Leverage AI/ML/LLM and data analytics (including blockchain analytics) to understand business data and technology flows; analyze complex processes and develop oversight routines for monitoring, detection, and reporting.
• Influence and collaborate with Business, Legal, Controls, Risk, Operations, Technology, and Model Risk teams to ensure effective CCOR guidance, control design, testing scope, and sustainable remediation plans.
   

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in stablecoin, blockchain, or cryptocurrency and minimum 5 years of banking experience across Compliance, Legal, Risk, Control, Audit, or Business functions.
• Proven decision-making ability with a track record of managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and pay high attention to detail.
• Demonstrate capability to learn quickly and manage multiple demands.
• Self-starter who can drive and own their own deliverables whilst continuing to collaborate with the broader team.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to provide defendable advice, and partnership-building.
• Comfortable with engaging with all levels of the organization on risk and control matters.
   

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Compliance/Operational Risk leadership experience.
• Proven track record designing and executing analyses utilizing AI/ML tools, aggregating risks across products/LOBs, and driving issue management from root cause through remediation to audit ready closure.
• Advanced qualifications preferred: CRCM, CAMS, CIA/CISA, or PMP; advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, MS in Risk/Analytics) and experience engaging regulators and internal audit.
• Strong data fluency to support CCOR oversight (e.g., SQL and visualization tools such as Tableau/ThoughtSpot), with ability to influence cross functional partners (Business, Legal, Controls, Risk, Operations) and present to senior stakeholders.
   

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. 

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