Business Manager CFO Office – Associate (all genders)

JPMorgan Chase
Frankfurt a. Main, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to finance professionals with strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills working in the banking and regulatory domain in Frankfurt, Germany.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in finance or consulting and a track record in regulatory reporting
    — “Minimum of three years’ experience in finance (either within banking or a corporate finance function), business management, consulting, or external audit.”
  • Individuals who have experience in preparing executive and regulatory materials
    — “Prepare executive materials for Management Board and Supervisory Board meetings and their committees, as well as for meetings with the regulatory authorities.”
  • Professionals with a strong command of both English and German for internal and external communication
    — “Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and German.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves high pressure and tight deadlines due to time-sensitive deliverables
    — “the ability to work well under pressure with a commitment to deliver under tight deadlines”
  • Candidates must be prepared for significant cross-functional and cross-location collaboration
    — “cross-line of business, cross-location and cross-function collaboration”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in leading cross-functional projects and delivering high-quality reports
    — “take ownership, from initiation through to execution, and function as the coordination, communication and escalation point”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
    — “the ability to manage multiple priorities, to work well under pressure with a commitment to deliver under tight deadlines”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Supported the coordination and formulation of the legal entity’s strategy
  • Produced executive materials for Management Board and Supervisory Board meetings
  • Ensured governance standards were met
Typical background
Bachelor’s degreeMinimum of three years’ experience in finance or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementStrategic PrioritiesRegulatory ReportingCross-function CollaborationExecutive ReportingRisk Management

Preferred

Experience In FinanceConsultingExternal Audit

Stack & domain

Project ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunicationTeamworkAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailRoot Cause IdentificationEfficiency ImprovementOutsourcing And Resiliency ManagementRegulatory ReportingGovernance ArrangementsControlsInternal ControllingRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementStrategic PrioritiesKey Regulatory DeliverablesChange InitiativesExecutive ReportingOutsourcing DeliverablesGovernance StandardsRegulatory DeliverablesAudit InquiriesLegal And Regulatory RequirementsFirm Policies And ProceduresRobust ControlsLeadershipCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTime ManagementFinanceBusiness ManagementGovernance

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

You, alongside other experts, will drive and manage time-sensitive and high-visibility projects, which are both recurring as well as ad hoc in nature. For the projects and deliverables under your purview, you will be expected to take ownership, from initiation through to execution, and function as the coordination, communication and escalation point, mitigating any risks that may arise. The work involves cross-line of business, cross-location and cross-function collaboration as well as strategic executive reporting and regulatory reporting.

As an Associate in the CFO Office team, you will play a pivotal role supporting the J.P. Morgan SE CFO and contribute to the CFO agenda on strategic priorities, key regulatory deliverables and change initiatives. You will be a valued contributor towards the book of work of the CFO Office which acts as a trusted advisor and counterweight to the CFO. 

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the book of work of the CFO Office team, delivering on key priorities for the J.P. Morgan SE Chief Financial Officer Support the coordination and formulation of the legal entity’s strategy and annual reportPrepare executive materials for Management Board and Supervisory Board meetings and their committees, as well as for meetings with the regulatory authoritiesCoordinate the production and submission of several critical regulatory reportsAct as a point of contact for projects owned by the CFO Office team, working closely with firmwide stakeholders, including Business Heads and Business Managers, Control Management, Compliance, Risk, Internal Audit, and local and regional corporate functions such as Finance, HR, IT and OTS.Support internal controlling and improvement activities by performing analyses and developing solution approaches to increase efficiency of the Finance functionAct as the deputy Outsourcing and Resiliency Manager for Finance within the legal entity coordinating Outsourcing deliverables and priorities, ensuring governance standards are metContribute to other regulatory deliverables such as ICAAP, ILAAP and Recovery & Resolution-related activities and submissionsEnsure timely completion of requested information / reporting, regulatory priorities and audit inquiriesHelp manage and minimise risks arising from non-compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the Firm’s policies and procedures.Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate governance arrangements and robust controls.Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)Minimum of three years’ experience in finance (either within banking or a corporate finance function), business management, consulting, or external audit.Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, to work well under pressure with a commitment to deliver under tight deadlines, and to lead cross-functional teamsStrong communication and teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to partner effectively with stakeholders across functions and seniority levels.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to identify root causes.High level of ownership, initiative and a willingness to learnProven experience delivering timely, high-quality presentations and/or reporting for various projects and stakeholdersStrong knowledge of MS Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel with the ability to quickly learn using various internal and external tools and portalsExcellent written and oral communication skills in both English and GermanPreferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Data preparation and analysis skillsExperience in financial accountingExperience in applying AI methods and tools to automate and improve work outcomes

J.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. 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.

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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