Location: Shanghai, China

The Senior Country Business Manager (SCBM) team at JPMorgan is a pivotal function within the firm's Finance and Business Management (F&BM) division, operating under the leadership of the Office of Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). This team is strategically positioned at the location level, ensuring that the unique needs and dynamics of each geographical area are effectively addressed. In China, the SCBM team is responsible for aligning local business and operational strategies with the border franchise strategy. This involves close collaboration with various lines of businesses and legal entities to optimize performance, drive efficiency and growth, and maintain compliance with local regulators.  

The hiring of a Senior Vice President/Executive Director level professional within the China SCBM team underscores the importance of supporting franchise strategic objectives. This role is pivotal in supporting franchise alignment across various legal entities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence, while also exploring new avenues for growth and identifying business development opportunities, contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the China business. The nature of the work within the SCBM team is inherently dynamic and fluid, requiring individuals who can operate autonomously and possess excellent navigation skills. Given the ever-changing landscape of the financial industry and the complexities of operating within China, team members must be adept at managing ambiguity and making informed decisions in uncertain situations. This ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment is crucial for effectively supporting franchise alignment, driving efficiency, and capitalizing on business development opportunities. 

 

Job responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior representative on the China SCBM team to drive location business strategy, including franchise initiatives, major business infrastructure investment and regulatory/control related agenda, etc
• Develop and support China strategy in partnership with local management team, facilitate proper country governance for large scale and cross lines of businesses (LOBs) initiatives to drive effective execution, lead transformational execution on material and strategic agenda
• Act as a trusted adviser to regional and global stakeholders and facilitate cross boarder initiatives that are closely aligned with the business priorities
• Advocate Office of CFO people agenda, share best practices and learnings with local & regional colleagues
• Interact with LOBs and functional groups to help resolve pain points in BAU operations and or processes that can further drive efficiency and business growth
• Establish and build strong working relationships with local management and regional partners, manage and resolve dispute among key stakeholders if any by navigating and partnering with key stakeholders, promote end to end business ownership and cross-LOBs collaboration

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Extensive knowledge in China businesses and regulatory landscape
• Strong leadership, management and business partnership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills both in English and Mandarin
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of product and business knowledge
• Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work
• Professional maturity and confidence in expressing a point of view with senior management

• Hold SAC license (or any other licenses / qualifications as required) for carrying out securities and other regulated activities

 

Serve as the senior representative on the China SCBM team to drive location business strategy.