REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Extensive (10+ years) experience in the financial services industry, with significant exposure to Asset Management.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills: delivering messages clearly and succinctly with tailored approach depending on target audience.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including executive management.
• Strong project management skills, with emphasis on controls and focus on process improvement.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Pro-active and problem solving mindset with ability to identify, clearly present and implement solutions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Experience with Canadian financial institutions/intermediaries/fund industry preferred.

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 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.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Canada is a leadership role and an integral member of the Canadian business and Global CAO leadership teams, with overall responsibility for the business operating model, including build out of capabilities to support business growth and expansion into new markets, client segments and products.
The Canada CAO works in close partnership with the Head of Asset Management’s Canadian business and management team to establish and operate a high quality, scalable and well controlled operating model. The role reports functionally to the Head of Client Service – Americas and locally to the Head of the Canadian business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the Canadian business strategy, in close partnership with the Business Head and stakeholders across the global organization.
• Provide support, unbiased advice, analysis and recommendations to the Head of the Canadian business and other senior stakeholders to drive the business growth agenda.
• Collaborate with global product teams to address/prioritize demand in Canada.
• Own the operating/service model for the Asset Management business in Canada, including build out of foundational capabilities for growth in new markets, client segments and products.
• Stay abreast of Canadian regulatory, risk and compliance change agenda to formulate strategy and work across the organization to drive/implement change.
• Establish and operate legal entity governance and related forums and represent the Canadian business at various internal committees and external industry associations.
• Own and manage key business priority projects end to end.