United Arab Emirates Payment Control Management Lead – Executive Director

Job DescriptionThis is a role where you can make a real difference! Become a member of the EMEA Controls leadership team and work closely with the EMEA Head of Payment Controls, Business and Functional partners as well as regional leadership to develop, communicate and implement the Payments end to end controls strategy in region.Job SummaryAs a Payment Control Management Lead in the Payments Controls Organization, you will be undergoing a transformation and advancing it’s end to end strategic operating model, bringing together the product, operations and technology controls organizations. You will be also responsible for aligning cross-functional support to the business priorities and you will need to closely collaborate with key global and regional partners across Payments including Operations, Technology, Product Management, and the Business Control Managers.The Firm-wide Control Management team provides a centralized view of all control functions, and thereby drives real time problem detection, escalation, review and solutions. Our designated control managers support their stakeholders in managing the control environment.Job ResponsibilitiesDrive and lead oversight of the end to end system of controls that mitigates risk through active engagement, thematic reviews, risk analysis and control deep dive which continuously manage and reduce the Business’s residual risk profile. Collaborate with and conduct regular reviews with senior leadership, stakeholder committees, or other relevant bodies to validate and assess priorities across WP controls teams.Lead problem solving and data driven decision making, inclusive of process design, re-engineering, and target state modellingIdentify and proactively manage risk to delivery of our end to end target operating model strategies.Navigate within the organization and align key stakeholders to influence, build consensus and get things done Deliver high quality, consistent and meaningful executive reporting and analytics to identify trends and themes to support business decisionsCreate and deliver executive communications, status reporting, and metricsManage via a matrix a group of team members and build/develop the right skills, experience, knowledge and capacity in support of the aboveControl responsibilities and oversight for all controls impacting Payments in the region including front line controls, operational controls and technology controlsFacilitate regional and governance forums as necessary and play a key escalation role as and when needed (to global and regional management)Oversee execution by the team of a regular testing program of existing control framework, including location product reviews Required Qualifications, Capabilities & SkillsRelevant industry experience, coupled with business management and financial experienceExperience managing, inspiring, and motivating teams, providing vision, creativity, presence, and credibilityAbility to help influence outcomes and get the best from peopleAbility to synthesize information to formulate a “story” for ManagementAttention to detail and ability to assimilate fragmented facts into detailed statementsStrong communicator with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal and written updates for all levels of the organizationAbility to analyze problems, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written), work well in cross-functional teamsExcellent quantitative and analytical problem-solving skillsProven ability to achieve quality results in a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment requiring flexibility / adaptability to changeable directives.Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & SkillsSolution oriented, leveraging a network to identify solutions and implement themTakes responsibility for issues and follows through to resolutionSelf-starter, proactive in taking initiative to improve business processesTechnical and analytical skills / data manipulationExperience working with geographically distributed and culturally diverse workgroupsA flexible proactive approach, ability to adapt to business changeNurture a rapport with business heads and other leadersABOUT USJ.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. 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