JPMSE Private Bank Operational Risk Officer - Senior Associate / Vice President
J.P. Morgan
London, UK
Posted on Apr 20, 2026
Join our International Private Bank as an Operational Risk Manager and become part of a dynamic, diverse, and inclusive team dedicated to strengthening operational risk management.
As an International Private Bank Operational Risk Manager within our diverse and inclusive team, you will have the opportunity to promote and instil a strong culture of operational risk management. You will join a team of risk professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience who collectively ensure that the Firm’s Operational Risk Management Framework is implemented and functions effectively within International Private Bank. We are looking for an Operational Risk Manager who is a solution-oriented, customer-focused specialist, used to working in an agile environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in change management and new business initiatives to identify and assess risks, challenge the proposed control environment, and recommend approval (or not) of the change
- Perform the independent second-line risk assessment for operational risks in International Private Bank (business units, regional and legal entity levels) using both qualitative and quantitative means
- Prepare materials for regional control committees / forums to inform on the outcomes of Operational Risk Management activities
- Assist in developing testing activities using a risk-based approach, and oversee the execution of proposed testing
- Perform assessments of areas of emerging risk or potential control gaps to identify issues for the business to remediate, documenting and sharing analysis with key business stakeholders
- Promote and instil a strong culture of Operational Risk Management, collaborating with the business and second-line functions to continually improve operational processes, support safe business growth, and inform and influence risk-based decision making
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Experience in the financial services industry, ideally in functions such as Operations, Compliance, Risk Management, Control Management or Audit
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with an ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to differing audiences
- Self-motivated, driven and inquisitive
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to identify potential process and control issues
- Ability to leverage AI/ Technology to analyse sets to identify trends, insights, and potential emerging risks
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Ability to deliver amidst continuous change and in an agile work environment
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Passionate and capable of learning in a changing environment while delivering results
- Ability to embrace and drive change
- Ability to collaborate across different groups and regions
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
Join our International Private Bank and contribute to strengthening operational risk management.
