Payments Operations - Vice President jobs at Jpmorgan in Australia, Sydney

As a Vice President - Business Manager for our Asia Pacific Securities Services Operations team, you will promote strategic initiatives, optimize performance, and advise senior management in a dynamic, high-profile role. You will play a crucial role in optimizing business performance by promoting key initiatives and serving as a trusted advisor to Business and Group Heads. This dynamic position involves identifying, escalating, and mitigating business risks, and requires adaptability to align with the priorities of various business lines. You will be instrumental in advising senior management and coordinating the deployment of corporate resources to achieve strategic and tactical objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver Operations business management services across a range of responsibilities, including strategy tracking and execution, business planning and performance monitoring
• Prepare and communicate business strategy, performance and priorities to key stakeholders, working closely with Operations, Finance, HR, Tech, Legal, Compliance
• Ensure the integrity of the department’s financial performance, including management of expenses and allocations; identify productivity initiatives and drive implementation
• Identify, escalate and mitigate business risks that could impair our ability to do business: e.g. capacity issues, investment costs
• Prepare and manage Offsites / department reviews, Town Halls, organization communications etc.
• Partner with the business, Operations and Technology in the definition of future workflows and implementation of related technology and infrastructure projects to prepare the business to meet the requirements of an ever evolving market structure
• Partner with the relevant external service/ infrastructure providers
• Represent business in respective internal/external working groups
• Support People Engagement initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• 8 plus years of experience in Financial Management, Business Management or COO experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Securities Services
• Strong presentation skills along with being confident to present to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, ability to present new ideas in a compelling manner from financial data and create meaningful reports and proposals for senior management
• Build positive internal relationships across different lines of business
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and be able to work with high degree of independence. Excellent time management/prioritization skills is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Should be able to define and deliver to conclusion a strategic agenda across multiple groups
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. Attention to detail with logical thought process

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Global Markets and Payments Products would be advantageous

Job responsibilities

• Leverage data analysis tools and techniques to solve business problems related to banker activity and performance
• Design, develop, and implement advanced Tableau dashboards to communicate complex data insights
• Create and optimize automated workflows using Alteryx for efficient data processing and analysis
• Develop compelling data stories and recommendations for stakeholders using storytelling best practices
• Gather requirements and translate business needs into actionable reporting and visualization solutions
• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies to enhance data visualization capabilities
• Manage projects independently while contributing to team goals and creating executive-level presentations

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as business, finance, economics, engineering, statistics, information systems, or mathematics
• Seven years of experience in data analysis and visualization, focusing on Tableau dashboards and Alteryx workflows
• Expert hands-on experience with SQL, Alteryx, and Tableau, including writing complex SQL scripts and automating data processes
• Ability to work directly with stakeholders and contribute to building a robust reporting suite
• Willingness to learn and experiment with new technologies to improve data visualization solutions
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and collaboratively to implement creative solutions
• Attention to detail with a focus on broader business objectives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern front-end technologies
• Experience with database or cloud systems such as AWS or Snowflake
• Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Knowledge of Python

Job responsibilities

Within the Payments team, the Head of Australia Corporate Sales is responsible for leading and driving the Corporate Sales agenda for existing and prospective clients headquartered in Australia. This role involves working closely with in-country Corporate Banking Heads to achieve new business goals, expand market share, and increase the share of wallet with target clients. The individual will oversee the development and execution of sales strategies, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead the Australia Corporate Sales team to achieve annual sales targets and profitability growth in line with the business plan.
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and increase the share of wallet with Australia-headquartered clients.
  • Drive strategic account planning for targeted clients, focusing on the use of credit capital and balancing client needs against firm-wide priorities.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Build and cultivate strong client relationships to grow the business and cross-sell products, focusing on transaction banking and cross-border solutions.
  • Oversee the management of the entire sales process, including end-to-end onboarding and implementation for new clients.
• Collaboration & Partnership:
  • Work in partnership with functional partners, coverage bankers, and global teams to deliver comprehensive solutions to clients.
  • Proactively build and drive collaborative relationships with Wholesale Product and Global Corporate Banking coverage resources and other relevant partners.
• Risk & Compliance:
  • Address business issues such as risk, legal, and compliance, and manage resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with all required training and regulatory deliverables, including KYC, new business, remediation, and renewal.
• Talent Management:
  • Proactively drive talent management, including growth, mobility, and succession planning for the Australia Corporate Sales team.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant banking experience in corporate sales, with a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of large corporate clients headquartered in Australia and deep Payments product/solution set knowledge relevant to the market.
• Proven ability to manage client risk dynamics and drive a team to manage risks effectively.
• Experience in managing a sales and/or relationship management team, with strong leadership, management, execution, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Effective collaboration, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, preferably demonstrated in a client-facing role.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude, strong work ethics, and a sense of teamwork.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Exposure to various functions including sales, client service, and operations.
• Proven success in cross-selling products and meeting or exceeding aggressive product penetration goals.
• A high level of success in establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients.

About Highbridge Capital Management

Highbridge Capital Management, LLC, founded in 1992, is a global alternative asset management firm. Over the years, it has developed a diversified investment platform that includes hedge funds, co-investment vehicles, and committed, closed-end vehicles designed for longer-term holding periods.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor daily beneficial ownership levels and responsible for Section 13 and 16 filings
• IPO and Secondary offerings
• Conduct daily ERISA monitoring and security review
• Control and conduct the Wall Cross process with bankers
• Design and implement MNPI oversight and control
• Maintain the Restricted List (additions and timely removals)
• Interact with trading desk on emergent daily trading questions
• Stay current and advise on regulatory updates (SEC, NFA, DOL, etc.) impacting our business
• Oversee and review principal trading and the investor trade consent process
• Manage Expert Networks, including chaperoning calls when applicable
• Monitor data rooms for usage and MNPI control

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant hedge fund compliance experience
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A commitment to precision and adherence to disciplined processes is essential
• Collaborative and Adaptable Team Player: Must thrive in a dynamic, global team environment and embrace collaboration
• Motivated: Demonstrates a passion for regulatory best practices and a desire to learn about investment concepts
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Should bring energy, intellectual curiosity, and a strong dedication to achieving results