Japan Payments Operations - Vice President

Job Description
Join us at a pivotal moment as we experience strong growth and innovation in the payments sector. This role offers career growth and the opportunity to shape the future of payments operations in Japan. You'll lead a dynamic team, drive operational excellence, and ensure compliance with regulatory changes. Be part of a company that values your skills and offers exciting benefits.
As a Payments Operations Vice President in the Payments Operations team, you will lead the local team, overseeing strategic direction, innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a visionary leader focused on operational excellence, fostering innovation, and maintaining compliance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payments operations in Japan, aligning with global strategies and local market needs.
The Payments Operations team is at the forefront of innovation, driving strategic projects and changes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technology, finance, and compliance, to ensure seamless operations. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and represent the company in discussions related to payments operations.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the Japan Payments operations team for flawless execution.
• Provide leadership on local clearing and settlement requirements and ensure operations deliverables are met with a focus on control and client satisfaction.
• Communicate status updates and provide KPIs to senior management.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration for diverse perspectives and solutions.
• Implement automation and AI-driven solutions for efficiency.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team in a collaborative environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory changes in Japan and liaise with regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless operations.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local and regional partners.
• Focus on risk and controls, consulting with compliance partners.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 8 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry
• Strong understanding of Payments and Transaction Banking industry with knowledge of payments clearing and products like FXYCS, Zengin, SWIFT, FX.
• Proven track record in senior management roles, ideally with regional exposure.
• Experience partnering with offshore teams for Japan Payments Operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholder collaboration.
• Business proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Leadership capabilities to inspire and motivate teams.
• Organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize information.
• Experience in large-scale transformation implementation.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in leading large teams in Payments or related fields.
• Ability to build a strong talent pipeline and develop leaders.
• Experience in driving strategic, local, and regional projects.
• Proficiency in managing challenging conversations and performance management.
• Experience in high-growth, start-up environments with adaptability and agility.

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
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.