Asset Management - LLM Platform Strategist - Executive Director

Job Description
At a time of major change in the AI landscape, this is an incredible opportunity to design the approach used by J.P. Morgan Asset Management to implement AI across the organization.
Job summary:
As an Large Language Model (LLM) Platform Strategist - Executive Director on the Asset Management Investment Platform AI Strategy team you will have the opportunity to work with key stakeholders across all Asset Management business areas to help integrate AI into their products. This role requires you to be a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of product management and data science, who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, manage multiple stakeholders, and effectively prioritize a backlog with competing priorities to support the achievement of multi-year AI objectives.
Job responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (e.g. technologists/engineers, product owners, data scientists/quants, business stakeholders) to ensure the successful development and implementation of an Asset Management-wide LLM platform in alignment with the business' overarching AI strategy and objectives
• Manage multiple stakeholders, ensuring their needs are addressed, expectations are managed, and inputs are incorporated into the development of the LLM platform and related capabilities
• Create and maintain a platform roadmap to incorporate longer-term needs into the development process and provide transparency to stakeholders on delivery timelines
• Engage with engineers to understand their technical requirements for the LLM platform and ensure these requirements are incorporated into the backlog
• Maintain a governance structure to align the backlog with business priorities, ensuring that the LLM platform supports the overall strategic goals of the business
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding progress, ensuring they are kept informed of status and any issues or challenges that arise
• Partner with fellow AI Strategists on the refinement of AM's AI strategy to meet business needs and an evolving AI landscape
• Continuously seek ways to improve the development process and the LLM platform itself

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Proven track record in delivering a successful platform(s) in alignment with a broader strategy
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities with success managing multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with data scientists/quants and engineers
• Experience in systems design for data-centric applications (e.g., prioritized and defined requirements for a scalable data pipeline for real-time analytics)
• Knowledge of data architectures and cloud technologies (e.g., set product vision for implementing a data lake on AWS for centralized data storage)
• Familiarity with RAG patterns and data privacy regulations (e.g., incorporated RAG based solutions into product features, ensured product compliance with GDPR)
• Proficiency in modern development practices (e.g., defined user stories and acceptance criteria for Agile development teams)

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Strong ability to problem-solve and think strategically, including the ability to identify root causes of issues and recommend solutions is preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset; demonstrated ability to identify new opportunities for clients/stakeholders and/or process improvements and run with them
• Understanding of the modern AI landscape is preferred
• Understanding of the Asset Management industry is preferred
• Problem structuring and solving experience within a complex corporation is preferred
• Prior experience in a technical role is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to present findings to a non-technical audience, advocate for initiatives and secure stakeholder support is highly 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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.