JPMorgan Payments Operations - Vice President 

Japan, Tokyo 

612675449

As a Payments Operations Vice President in the Payments Operations team, you will lead the local team, overseeing strategic direction, innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a visionary leader focused on operational excellence, fostering innovation, and maintaining compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payments operations in Japan, aligning with global strategies and local market needs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Japan Payments operations team for flawless execution.
• Provide leadership on local clearing and settlement requirements and ensure operations deliverables are met with a focus on control and client satisfaction.
• Communicate status updates and provide KPIs to senior management.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration for diverse perspectives and solutions.
• Implement automation and AI-driven solutions for efficiency.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory changes in Japan and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless operations.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local and regional partners.
• Focus on risk and controls, consulting with compliance partners.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry
• Strong understanding of Payments and Transaction Banking industry with knowledge of payments clearing and products like FXYCS, Zengin, SWIFT, FX.
• Proven track record in senior management roles, ideally with regional exposure.
• Experience partnering with offshore teams for Japan Payments Operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholder collaboration.
• Business proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate teams.
• Organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information.
• Experience in large-scale transformation implementation.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in leading large teams in Payments or related fields.
• Ability to build a strong talent pipeline and develop leaders.
• Experience in driving strategic, local, and regional projects.
• Proficiency in managing challenging conversations and performance management.
• Experience in high-growth, start-up environments with adaptability and agility.