Executive Director - Head of Finance Transformation, Data & AI

Job Description

Lead the strategy and multi-year roadmap to modernize FP&A through data, analytics, automation, and AI - delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cycle time, reporting quality, and decision support. Partner closely with the Finance community to drive change management and adoption. You will shape key design decisions, own the product roadmap, and oversee delivery of new capabilities across the organization.

Responsibilities

Transformation Strategy

• Define and execute a multi-year FP&A Transformation and AI strategy aligned to Finance and business objectives.
• Set near-term initiatives and long-term investments across data, analytics, automation, AI, reporting, and workflow optimization.
• Establish value-realization metrics (e.g., productivity, cycle-time reduction, reporting quality, decision support).

Data & Analytics Leadership

• Define Finance data strategy and target-state architecture.
• Improve data quality, governance, lineage, and accessibility across Finance datasets.
• Build scalable data models and semantic layers for reporting, forecasting, and management information.
• Partner with CIB Financial Analysis to create trusted, reusable Finance data assets.
• Expand modern analytics capabilities and self-service reporting adoption.

AI & Automation Enablement

• Identify and prioritize high-value GenAI, agentic AI, and intelligent automation use cases across FP&A.
• Establish frameworks for safe, controlled, and compliant AI use within Finance.
• Drive adoption of AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot and other approved LLM platforms).
• Automate recurring reporting, commentary generation, variance analysis, forecasting support, and MI production.
• Track emerging AI capabilities and maintain a forward-looking adoption roadmap.

Solution Delivery

• Lead a team of developers, data engineers, and automation specialists.
• Implement agile delivery practices and governance; oversee end-to-end design, build, and deployment.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise requirements for security, controls, compliance, and resilience.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to Finance leadership.

Change Management & Capability Building

• Build an AI-enabled culture across FP&A.
• Create and lead a Finance AI Academy and upskilling program.
• Develop training, communities of practice, and adoption programs with measurable outcomes.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior Finance leaders, CFO organizations, and global Technology/Data teams.
• Influence critical design decisions and secure alignment on priorities and investment.

Required Experience

• 12+ years across Finance Transformation, Data/Analytics, AI/Automation, or Technology leadership.
• Proven delivery of large-scale transformation in Financial Services / Banking / Capital Markets.
• Experience building and leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence.

Technical Skills

Data & Analytics: Python, SQL, data modeling/architecture, data governance & quality frameworks, cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake/Databricks/Azure), BI/visualization (Power BI/Tableau).

AI & ML: GenAI solution design, LLMs, prompt/workflow design, RAG, agentic AI frameworks, AI governance/risk/controls, model evaluation/monitoring.

Platforms & Tools: Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI/ChatGPT Enterprise, Anthropic Claude, GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Services, LangChain/LangGraph/LlamaIndex, vector databases/knowledge platforms.

Automation & Engineering: API integration, workflow orchestration, Power Automate, UiPath, process mining, CI/CD & DevOps fundamentals, SDLC management.

Success Measures (First 12 Months)

• Publish and execute a Finance AI & Transformation roadmap.
• Deliver measurable productivity gains across FP&A processes and reduce manual reporting effort through automation.
• Improve Finance data quality and accessibility; increase adoption of AI-enabled tools.
• Establish a sustainable AI/analytics capability (operating model, training, and adoption) that improves decision support and management information quality.

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 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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.