Payments Industry Advocacy - Senior Associate

About the role

Harness your expertise to build pivotal relationships, identify areas of improvement, increase efficiencies, and lead our products to their launch. As a member of the Payments Industry Advocacy team, you will help shape the firm’s point of view and advocacy strategy for Payments. You will work across the organization, build critical relationships, and prepare products for market. You will also support the development and execution of advocacy strategies to engage with policymakers and regulators, contributing JPMorgan Payments' expertise to evolving industry and regulatory frameworks.

JPMorgan Payments actively participates in and leads a significant change agenda through the Payments Industry Advocacy team. The objective is to influence and advise Payments product owners and firmwide stakeholders on emerging global payments industry and public policy trends, as well as related product opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of our products and services to effectively tailor collateral to specific markets.
• Evaluate market and regulatory trends, and relevant client and industry developments, and present insights and recommendations to senior leaders across the firm.
• Build and maintain working relationships with stakeholders across distinct functions including Legal, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Technology.
• Draft briefing memos and strategic presentations to effectively convey JPM Payments insights and point of view for internal and external audiences.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to understand challenges, regulatory priorities, and operational realities; translate insights into advocacy positions, messaging, and engagement strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise working in Government Relations / Public Policy, Product, Technology, or Project Management.
• Developing knowledge of risk management and controls, regional and local nuances, and governance requirements.
• Strong understanding of the payments landscape, business models, and regulatory environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze opportunities and challenges, recommend solutions, and communicate effectively (both verbal and written).
• Working knowledge of public policy and regulatory change, including regional and local nuances.
• Experience in developing advocacy positions, messaging, and engagement strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in consulting and strategy, with ability to contribute to successful strategy recommendations for financial services companies.
• Experience engaging with policymakers, industry associations, standards bodies, and public consultations.

Benefits

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.