Executive Director - Merchant Services Transformation Director, Client Onboarding & Service

Job Description

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll drive the future of AI-powered transformation in client onboarding and service. Join us to shape and scale innovative solutions, collaborate with senior leaders, and deliver measurable impact across a global organization. This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic priorities, and set new standards for operational excellence. Together, we’ll unlock the full potential of AI to enhance client experiences and business outcomes. Make your mark in a role where your vision and expertise will help define the next chapter of our success.

As an Merchant Transformation Director in the Client Onboarding and Service team, you will lead the efforts to transform the complete Onboarding and Servicing experience for all of our clients enabled on the Commerce Platform and Core Merchant technology stacks. You will be the COS focal and contact point for the Merchant Services Product and Technology teams as well and the internal COS product team as it pertains to the Merchant Services business. You will additionally partner with cross-functional teams within Merchant to prioritize, implement, and scale Onboarding and Servicing  solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes. We value collaboration, transparency, and a culture of continuous improvement—your leadership will help us achieve our ambitious goals and set new benchmarks for success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create, evaluate, prioritize, and implement transformational use cases across Merchant client onboarding and service functions
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives and key results (OKRs) for program performance and outcomes
• Produce and deliver executive-ready reporting on portfolio performance, outcomes, and key accomplishments
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of program managers, ensuring the team has the skills, tools, and capacity to meet objectives
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through best practice sharing and lessons learned
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and communicate risks and issues to leadership
• Advise and influence senior leaders on portfolio priorities, capability investments, and major change initiatives
• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders to drive alignment, decision-making, and adoption of AI solutions
• Remove blockers, manage escalations, and ensure timely delivery of program objectives

 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 10 years of industry experience in program management and change management within a large-scale organization, focusing on transformation initiatives (for Singapore: must have 10 years’ experience)
• Strong understanding of Merchant Services process and technology
• High proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint for executive-level documents and Excel for program analytics
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and data visualization tools such as Alteryx or Tableau
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with proven experience applying analytical tools to develop solutions
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build effective partnerships with all levels of management across diverse functions and locations
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent oral and written executive-level communication and presentation skills

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA)
• Prior experience in AI/ML technology delivery
• Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives in financial services or related industries
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive major change initiatives
• Experience in building and mentoring high-performing teams
• Familiarity with governance, design standards, and performance measurement for AI programs
• Professional qualifications from reputable training institutes or professional bodies (for Hong Kong: due recognition should be given)

 

Officer Title and Job Grade will be determined at time of offer and may differ from this posting.

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.