Compliance & Operational Risk Apac Regional Specialist jobs at Jpmorgan in China, Kowloon

Job responsibilities

• Work autonomously as a member of the Corporate Tax team to provide regional tax advisory services across the various businesses
• Be responsible for product, transaction and platform advisory, review of new business initiatives, technical tax updates, tax compliance and general tax planning matters
• Partner closely with the line of business front office, Corporate Tax team colleagues, external advisors and functional support group personnel located both within and outside Asia to deliver technical and commercial tax advice
• Develop and manage effective controls for new products, existing global reporting regimes and work with responsible stakeholders to review and maintain oversight over existing products/ platforms/ processes
• Pursue constant and effective communication with all stakeholders

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tax with an accounting firm, law firm or inhouse corporate with a focus on advisory
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and partnership skills
• Well developed analytical thinking, attention to detail and positive/ proactive attitude

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge of financial market products (including financial derivatives, stock brokerage, stock borrowing and lending, prime brokerage), fund management industry, common fund structures (including related portfolio taxes/treaty entitlements), and reporting regimes such as FATCA/ CRS
• HK stamp duty experience on financial market products
• Knowledge of US tax principles or broad based Asia tax experience
• Proficiency in both written and verbal Chinese language skills

As an Associate in the team you will take responsibility for key projects and initiatives, working closely with global partners and APAC stakeholders in Compliance Conduct Operational Risk (CCOR), as well as key Corporate functions (e.g. Finance, HR, Technology, Real Estate, Resiliency etc.). The role presents an excellent opportunity to interact with senior stakeholders and gain insight into the management of CCOR in a complex global financial institution.

Job Responsibilities:-

• Manage independent headcount, expense, real estate, and budgetary management.
• Produce management information to ensure departmental resources are utilized effectively and to facilitate management decisions on budget and headcount.
• Prepare strategic and financial presentations for management meetings and business reviews to navigate revenue growth strategy and business priorities.
• Support CCOR in achieving business objectives, formulating strategic decisions & initiatives, and identifying risks & opportunities.
• Work closely with various control and support functions on various BAU and ad hoc projects.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in finance, business management, or strategy roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task changing demands and take ownership
• Strong interest in the Business Management / Governance area
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment with excellent attention to detail, articulate in written and verbal communication, and present and support conclusions to senior management.
• A team player who can work smoothly with a wide range of stakeholders across multiple disciplines and levels of seniority.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude and an ability to learn quickly.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint tools.

As an Associate within our Investment Compliance team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our Investment compliance guideline and regulatory framework. Your entrepreneurial spirit and intellectual curiosity will thrive in our dynamic and flexible environment, where you'll deliver world-class data solutions to institutional clients and influence our compliance service providing top-notch global regulatory coverage. You'll be instrumental in building a top-tier compliance reporting operations function in the APAC region. You'll engage directly with clients, lead strategic initiatives, and partner with global stakeholders to assess business needs and deliver innovative solutions.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a regional Investment Compliance operations team, fostering a culture of ownership, communication, and strategic decision-making.
• Act as a primary client contact, driving engagement through meetings, global best practice adoption, and governance.
• Interpret prospectus and code rules into our Investment Compliance system, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, focusing on measurable productivity and quality gains.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to achieve business goals and implement product/technology enhancements.
• Represent Investment Compliance in various forums, positioning the team as a leader in the firm and industry.
• Stay ahead of industry and regulatory developments, providing insights and fostering information sharing across the business.
• Drive strategic business initiatives to maximize operating performance and client satisfaction.
• Lead client service reviews and Due Diligence meetings, acting as the Senior Escalation owner when necessary.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• At least 5 years of proven experience in Pre or Post Trade Investment Compliance, with expertise in rule interpretation and coding.
• Demonstrated client engagement and management skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and influence a team.
• Deep knowledge of investment mandate/guideline requirements and relevant regulations.
• Experience engaging with senior investment and compliance professionals.
• Proficiency with Investment Compliance systems or tools.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Comprehensive financial instrument knowledge, including Fixed Income, Equity, and Derivatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to driving change.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Asian country regulations.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or ESG qualifications will be beneficial.
• Prior experience in Performance, Market Risk, or ESG related roles will be an advantage.
• Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin will be preferred.

Job responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for clients & Front office on all operational issues including allocation, pre-match, settlement and post settlement events.
• Perform reconciliations between front office, middle office and back office systems to ensure data capture accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all transactions are correctly captured in booking systems, risk management and downstream systems and escalate issues for any urgent matters or assistance
• Work closely with client, Settlements and other third party institutions to settle client trades.
• Produce time sensitive reports with actionable data to Front Office, Middle Office or Back Office for break resolutions and detailed business control metrics to management on a daily basis
• Liaise with client onboarding and reference data team to setup accounts internally
• Liaise with trade support team to identify and fix exceptions.
• Ensure the Sales and Trading are in compliance with rules and regulations in various local jurisdictions.
• Participate continuously in projects involving new product rollout, new system implementation, process improvements & perform root cause analyses on new issues or
  control gaps
• Take ownership of work, problems, clarify issues / objections, and ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness
  

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in Middle office role in Client Service / Trade Support / Cash Equity / Derivatives Trade Support
• Excellent communication skills; fluency in English required. Individual should have been in a role that required daily and extensive communication directly with FO Sales & Marketing groups
• Knowledge of Equities, Bonds, and Equity Swap products and relevant process flows is necessary
• Understand the key elements of other infrastructure groups (i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral etc.) and recognize the impact of the actions of the Trade support team on these areas
• Must be a self-starter with the motivation, demonstration of initiative, and ownership mentality to think outside of the box as necessary
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership and responsibility
• Great team player able to work in a pressurized and changing environment
• Ability to drive and manage global initiatives and projects driven by the business, industry or operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the external client’s perspective when applying solutions
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong technical skills, especially in Excel

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modern skills of the future tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBi
• Technical skills such as VBA is a plus
• In-depth experience with equity products and global markets, including rules and regulations familiarity preferred
• Derivatives Regulatory knowledge is a plus, i.e. Dodd Frank, EMIR

The Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Receivables Product Manager is a role under APAC Payments. You are responsible for ensuring global strategic initiatives from Payments are seamlessly executed in the region and also ensuring that local priorities, demand and market dynamics are catered for and incorporated in the global plan. Key examples of Regional Receivables initiatives include Integrated Receivables Solution, Receivables Online, development of the Alternative Methods of Collection Payments aggregator model, Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment, and partnership with select fintechs among others.

As a Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Receivables Product Manager in the APAC Regional Receivables Team, you will be responsible to ensure local, regional and global strategic initiatives from Payments are seamlessly executed in the region and also ensuring the regional priorities, demand and market dynamics are catered for and incorporated in the global plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Business and Market Requirements Owner: Manage and own Business Initiatives at regional and global levels from end-to-end perspective
• Market Management – Drive commercialization, client acquisition, partnering with Sales & Product Sales Solutions in understanding and fulfilling client requirements
• Business Architecture – Define the end to end business flows related to delivery of Treasury Services Receivables Services. Working with Functional Partners to agree on operational, service delivery and systems architecture that support Receivables flows with global alignment
• Requirements Definition – Analyze detailed end-to-end business requirements associated with delivery of Treasury Services Payment Services. Working with Product Managers and other Functional Partners to consolidate requirements and to author detailed statements of requirements

Required qualifications, capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience as product manager and/or analyzing and documenting Business Requirements
• Analytical skills and attention to detail in written documentation
• Experience in collaborating with sales, technology, operation, service, risk, compliance and legal teams and command strong influencing skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to motivate and drive tactical execution. Creative problem solver, capable of developing innovative and differentiated solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with a keen eye for details. Oral and written communications
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and Skills

• Receivables and Payment product management experience preferred
• May require to travel

As a Vice President in our APAC Deposit Management team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our client relationship initiatives and advancing our deposit growth strategies. Your work will be central to developing and implementing innovative liquidity solutions, with a critical focus on the effective management of Deposits & Overdrafts. Collaborating closely with sales, product and treasury teams, you will enhance client engagement and drive strategic initiatives to optimize our portfolio. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong grasp of treasury and cash management for wholesale clients along with an in-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with various internal stakeholders to drive deposit growth and enhance client engagement.
• Support client deals by providing strategic insights and solutions that align with client needs and objectives.
• Manage pricing strategies for the deposit & overdraft portfolio, ensuring competitive and profitable pricing structures.
• Optimize the balance sheet by identifying and implementing strategies that enhance deposit utilization and overall financial efficiency
• Collaborate across global teams within Liquidity & Account Solutions to ensure alignment and consistency in service delivery and product offerings.
• Analyze market trends and client feedback to identify opportunities for product enhancements and the development of new liquidity and balance sheet deposit management solutions.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of proven experience in financial services with a focus on relationship management and client engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends to drive strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the aptitude to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective pricing strategies for financial products.
• Experience in supporting client transactions and executing deals successfully.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global teams to ensure service alignment across regions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Transaction Banking/Treasury/Cash Management
• Advanced degree or professional certification in finance or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with APAC markets and regulatory frameworks affecting liquidity and account solutions.
• Understanding of financial markets & macro economics

Job responsibilities

• You will have a chance to design products for distribution and propose bespoke solutions for clients, such as hedging solutions, carry trades, etc.
• You will apply your strong quantitative skills into development and pricing of complex derivatives
• You will participate in client meetings alongside JPM marketing team to promote innovative solutions developed by the team
• You will collaborate across multiple internal stakeholders such as Structuring, Trading, Technology, Legal and Compliance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous experience in similar-size team at a major investment bank required
• Expertise and quantitative research experience in Fixed income volatility products
• Strong quantitative and communication skills
• Demonstrable experience of complex data analysis (using Python)
• University degree (MSc preferred): Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Finance
• Beyond that, we’re interested in the things that make you unique: personal qualities, outside interests and achievements beyond academia and profession that demonstrate the kind of person you are and the differences you could bring to the team