Description

Join our Securities Operations team to lead end-to-end reconciliations across global markets and multiple custody models. Partner with Operations, Technology, Product, Finance, and Risk to strengthen controls, elevate efficiency, and support business growth. If you excel at problem-solving and stakeholder leadership, this role offers meaningful impact and strategic visibility.

Job Summary

As a Vice President - Securities Reconciliation within Securities Operations, you will own end-to-end securities reconciliation activities across asset classes and legal entities. You will ensure accurate matching, timely break resolution, and robust risk and control practices while managing aged items and escalations. You will also lead strategic transformation initiatives, partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce manual touchpoints and improve straight-through processing

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily securities reconciliations across markets and legal entities with disciplined controls.
• Ensure timely identification, investigation, and resolution of position and transaction breaks.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement sustainable remediation plans.
• Maintain a strong operational risk and control framework aligned to audit expectations.
• Govern aging breaks, exceptions, and escalation processes to minimize client impact.
• Lead and develop high-performing reconciliation teams; set clear goals and coach managers/AVPs.
• Partner with Front/Middle Office, Custody, Product Control, Technology, and Operations leadership.
• Act as senior escalation point for critical breaks and client-impacting issues.
• Communicate concise risk, health, and performance updates to senior management.
• Identify automation opportunities and process optimizations to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Technology to enhance reconciliation platforms, data quality, and STP rates.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum 10 years in securities operations/reconciliation within investment banking or global markets.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the securities lifecycle and custody processes.
• Apply hands-on expertise in position and transaction reconciliations across asset classes.
• Maintain strong knowledge of risk, controls, and regulatory expectations with audit alignment.
• Lead global teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely outcomes.
• Drive strategic initiatives and operational change to improve efficiency and control.
• Exhibit advanced analytical problem-solving and executive-level communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Leverage experience with reconciliation platforms and data transformation initiatives.
• Use Alteryx and Tableau to automate reporting, analytics, and visualization.
• Strengthen data quality through governance, validation rules, and exception monitoring.
• Build scalable MIS and KPI dashboards for proactive performance management.
• Coordinate platform enhancements with Technology using agile delivery practices.
• Champion straight-through processing improvements to reduce manual touchpoints.
• Produce clear, executive-ready reporting on risks, trends, and remediation progress.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.