Program Manager - Exam Management - Vice President

Step into a pivotal Program Manager role at JPMorganChase, where your expertise in exam management will shape the future of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact on our business. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We support your career growth and offer opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic environment. Be part of a team that is committed to excellence and making a difference.

As a VP Program Manager within Home Lending, you will manage and coordinate investor and agency exams, including those from federal government agencies, GSEs, private investors, master servicers, and mortgage insurance companies. You will partner closely with Control Managers, Operating Division contacts, Legal, and senior leaders to deliver well-governed exam execution, response management, and remediation outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements and support a culture of compliance and operational excellence. You will help shape the future of exam management at JPMorganChase. As part of our team, you will contribute to a collaborative and innovative work environment.

You will join a high-performing team that values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion. Your work will directly impact the effectiveness of our exam management processes and support our commitment to regulatory excellence. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization and develop your leadership skills.

Job responsibilities

• Partner with Exam and Control Managers to review engagement letter details and confirm exam scope and focus areas.
• Identify and validate remediation status for prior findings within the current exam scope.
• Lead meetings with Operating Divisions to confirm status, evidence, and readiness related to prior issue remediation.
• Inform senior Operating Division leadership of open Action Plans and drive escalation to closure.
• Coordinate pre-exam preparation meetings to ensure understanding of completed remediation and current exam focus.
• Participate in ongoing exam meetings and discussions of findings.
• Lead issue-focused working sessions to clarify potential findings with stakeholders and examiners.
• Identify opportunities to resolve or remediate items during the exam period.
• Participate in exam exit meetings to confirm findings and align on remediation expectations.
• Provide regular status updates to Exam and Control Managers on key developments, risks, and escalations.
• Manage department projects to improve exam management and controls efficiency.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to partner with stakeholders on projects.
• Strong written and oral executive-level communication skills.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Mortgage Operations, Operational Risk, or Audit.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables in parallel.
• Familiarity with investor, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
• Experience driving root cause analysis, gap assessment, and process improvement in an exam/remediation context.
• Experience partnering with Legal, Controls, and senior Operating Division leadership in a regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree with professional certification.
• Experience in a large financial institution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with process automation tools.
• Advanced data analysis skills.
   

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

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.

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