Party Reference Governance Associate I

Job Description

Party Reference Data is a firmwide function supporting all lines of business, managing party data throughout its lifecycle from onboarding to disposition. Parties include clients, issuers, obligors, guarantors, counterparties, exchanges, and more, and this reference data sits at the heart of every transaction executed by the firm. We are building a scalable, flexible platform to meet evolving business and regulatory demands, with the goals of improving the client experience, simplifying operations, and enhancing analytical capabilities.

As a Party Reference Governance Associate in Party reference data governance, you will support strategic and business data analysis, data access/entitlement analysis, and strategic data initiatives. You will help enable consistent party data lifecycle management—from onboarding through disposition—by partnering with reference data strategy and operations stakeholders. You will contribute to scalable, flexible practices that improve usability, operational efficiency, and analytical capabilities.

Job Responsibilities 

• Drive internal and external party reference data and regulatory initiatives as delegate of the Information Owner for firm-wide applications (Party Central)

• Oversee implementation of global standards, ongoing governance, and maintenance of end-user access entitlements and governing policies for existing and strategic programs

• Administer governance of the global Party Reference Data Operations application (Party Central) access approvals including defining and publishing reporting

• Partner with stakeholders and application owners to clearly define Critical Data Elements and their regulatory impact, business rules, data quality, and reporting

• Deliver party record creation for firmwide initiatives, manage populations and engage with broad range of internal stakeholders and partners
• Mine, analyze, and report on large, complex data sets related to Party Reference Data to drive business decisions

• Drive analytics scope, objectives, and timeframes and reporting

• Exhibit subject matter expertise for the development of entitlement and analysis requests
• Develop automated solutions for reporting and controls adherence

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in reference data, data analytics or project management in financial services required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required

• Analytical, detail-orientated, with a flexible proactive collaborative approach and the ability to adapt to business change

• Experienced with reference data systems, data analysis and data quality with demonstrated advanced proficiency using Excel, PowerPoint, Alteryx, PowerPoint

• Clear oral and written communication skills, with ability to draw conclusions from data analysis and effectively communicate them to management and team members

• Self-starter with excellent project leadership, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Ability to develop secure stakeholder relationships and gain consensus on key decisions
• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize/multi-task, with ability to handle multiple deliverables concurrently to deliver high quality results in committed timeframes
• Demonstrated experience as a key contributing member of a high performing organization
• Builds a sense of community, creating a positive team environment and modeling a global, diverse mindset and inclusive behavior
• Ability to work under pressure and to fixed deadlines

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with reference data systems, data analysis and data quality
• Excellent analytical background, problem solving, and communication skills are necessary
• Experience in managing complex projects from inception to delivery
• Solution oriented, leveraging a network to identify solutions and implement them
• Takes responsibility for issues and follows through to resolution
• Ability to influence outcomes and get the best from people, even where no direct line management responsibility exists
• A flexible proactive approach, ability to adapt to business change

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.