U.S. Custody Product Manager - Vice President

Job Description

Global Custody Product Management is seeking a Vice President-level U.S. Custody Product Manager to oversee all aspects of custody services in the U.S. market. The successful candidate will manage the firm’s custodial obligations related to U.S. securities across both U.S. depositories. This role requires strong engagement skills to collaborate effectively with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and colleagues at all levels.

Key responsibilities include driving U.S. initiatives, navigating industry and regulatory changes, and enhancing product differentiation to maintain a competitive edge.

• Lead the modernization, growth, and maintenance of the U.S. custody strategy.
• Liaise with local market infrastructure and service providers.
• Develop and execute market initiatives in alignment with the global direction of the Securities Services product line.
• Clearly articulate our competitive proposition and key differentiators, including significant business drivers, opportunities, and risks.
• Represent the custody product and its clients in interactions with local regulators, and act as the lead advocate with market infrastructure and trade representative groups.
• Contribute to the service documentation related to the product.
• Plan and deliver a coordinated program of innovative market information to clients efficiently and in various formats.
• Coordinate across Operations, Client Service, and Technology to ensure product development aligns with the overall market strategy.
• Partner with local and functional Compliance to ensure the custody product operates within all relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Maintain a strong focus on risk and controls, ensuring issues are identified, escalated, and managed effectively and transparently.
• Contribute to client change requests concerning the market.
• Demonstrate principled leadership in aspects of culture and conduct.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the operating model for the U.S. market.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the custody lifecycle, including safekeeping, settlement, and all aspects of asset servicing such as corporate actions, income processing, proxy services, and tax products.
• In-depth understanding of market participants, local regulations, client requirements, and market practices, demonstrated through established relationships, past experience, and previous achievements.
• Proven track record in delivering and managing change effectively.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey clear, concise messages and leverage the broader organization to achieve objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process re-engineering skills.
• Highly motivated and energetic self-starter with a strong sense of ownership.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks across different time horizons while meeting deadlines.
• Solid understanding of business processes and the application of appropriate risk controls.

• Possess extensive knowledge of the U.S. market.
• A confident and driven executive with the ability to engage effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, securing their support for key initiatives.
• Capable of managing a wide range of activities over extended periods, with a strong ability to prioritize focus appropriately.

JPMorgan

Chase, 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…