Vice President - Taxonomy Team Lead

Company: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

This individual will be responsible for defining and executing a data driven strategy across Wealth Management businesses to support the creation, capture, storage, search and integration of document content across an array of global client and employee-facing systems. This individual will work closely with business and operations Subject Matter Experts, Product Owners, Engineering and the Chief Data Office specialists to implement an extensible data model that becomes the trusted foundational reference data source for all Wealth Management documentation content. This role will also be responsible for the administration of a change management process and governance model to ensure the Content Taxonomy structure & Meta Data definitions are accurately and consistently applied, and remain current over time. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversight of taxonomists who administer new BAU setup requests and define target state data model
• Define data profiling, metadata documentation, data lineage, and data transformation rules in support of key program deliverables.
• Approach large complex data problems and being able to create a strategy of how to tackle, and a lot is about delving into the data and reaching out to a self-created network of content owners to solve complex taxonomy problems.
• Lead/assist in creating, implementing and enforcing a taxonomy and meta data inventory that satisfies Wealth Management needs across LOBs/geographies.
• Meet data management needs of internal and external clients leveraging and establishing data model standards and best practices, including problem research/resolution and customer education.
• Performs data impact analyses in partnership with project teams. Supports the building of strategic model solutions including transformation rules and attribute relationships.
• Participate in defining, loading, and maintaining Taxonomy Content titles, controlled vocabularies of Meta Data and Attributes, including being involved in user acceptance testing and production validation testing of Taxonomy enhancements and cross impacts
• Identify new opportunities to optimize content delivery; partner with product and tech teams to support content digitization and client self-service.
• Align taxonomy structure to support busines vision, customer needs, regulatory requirements; ensure taxonomy and meta data attributes are client/user focused
• Partner with content creators and users across the organization, leveraging existing definitions and best practices, where applicable, including Asset & Wealth Management and Firm-wide Chief Data Office teams.
• Lead the taxonomy governance cross-functional working team, manage the new request queue, and provide oversight for the day-to-day implementation, maintenance, and governance of the taxonomy.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders to ensure awareness and promote adoption; ability to influence, educate, and persuade to build cross-functional alignment. Qualifications Education, Work Experience & Knowledge
  • Minimum:
    • At least 5 years of experience in knowledge management designing and implementing taxonomies/ontologies or related experience preferred.
    • 3-5 years of Project Management experience
    • Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Library Sciences or Information Management.
    • 3+ years of experience executing in Agile methodology (familiarity with managing Jira boards, and Scrum ceremonies)
    • Hands on use of tools and software to extract and analyze data (e.g., Excel, Alteryx, etc.); moderate knowledge of data modeling tools/methods to support recommendations.
    • Prior team management experience of taxonomists in a dynamic and fast paced organization
    • Strong data analysis experience of large data sets
    • Strong problem solving across a complex information architecture
    • Demonstrated ability to transform complex problems into user-friendly solutions
    • Experience working in a global financial services firm
      • Preferred:
        • Experience developing & managing product taxonomies for business (e.g., financial services preferred, e-commerce or retail acceptable)
        • Familiarity with Asset & Wealth Management businesses , systems, tools, processes
        • Ability to write SQL queries and experience with databases Job Specific & Technical Skills & Competencies
          • Experience using taxonomy management systems to maintain categories, attributes, and other metadata. Ontology development and information domain modeling experience
          • Proven ability to present complex technical and metadata information in a clear and concise way to a range of technical and non-technical audiences
          • Proven ability to work on ambiguous projects and deliver effectively in customer-focused, cross-functional teams
          • Ability to think at a high level about product strategy and vision
          • Ability to present complex technical and metadata information in a clear and concise way to technical and non-technical audiences, from junior to senior levels across the organization
          • Ability to build alignment amongst distributed stakeholders
          • Demonstrated analytic and diagnostic skills
          • Demonstrated intermediate communication and presentation skills.
          • Ability to work independently, and manage/coach staff
          • Demonstrated ability to influence others
          • Problem solving skills
          • Experience working with colleagues across different countries around the world If you join AWM Operations, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that plays a critical role in supporting our clients, delivering for our business and empowering our employees to do their best work. Below are some of the benefits that will be available to you as a member of our team:
            • Healthcare coverage options (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family, including domestic partners
            • Wellness programs aimed at achieving and maintaining healthy outcomes
            • Generous vacation, health and parental leave
            • Resources to support for parents / caregivers, including on premise lactation rooms and child care services (select locations)
            • Employee Assistance Program which provides personal and confidential advisory on psychological, financial and legal matters
            • Corporate giving programs that matches dollar for dollar of your philanthropic giving (limits apply)
            • Business Resource Groups with specific focus on all diversity, equity and inclusion interests
            • Mentorship programs and customized training
            • Access to employee banking and other external discounts JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment. As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law. We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteransBase Pay/Salary Jersey City,NJ $99,750.00 - $175,000.00 / year

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