Senior Country Business Manager, Managing Director – Australia and New Zealand

Job Description
Join JPMorgan Chase and make an impact as the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Senior Country Business Manager based in Sydney. You will drive governance, strategy, people agenda and control, be responsible for infrastructure partner with senior leaders and represent the firm externally. This is an opportunity to advance your career, develop your leadership skills and contribute to a culture of excellence. Be part of a dynamic team where your expertise shapes the future of our business in Australia and New Zealand

As the ANZ Senior Country Business Manager within the Australia and New Zealand team, you partner with the ANZ Chief Executive Officer and business leaders to ensure strong governance and control frameworks. You represent the firm to regulators, clients, and external auditors, oversee strategic initiatives, and manage location operations. You play a key role in supporting business growth and maintaining high standards of compliance and operational excellence. You work collaboratively across teams to deliver results that matter to us and the wider community.

You drive the location agenda, manage budgets and lead real estate strategy for Australia. You chair governance forums, approve new business initiatives and ensure seamless coordination with regional and global partners. Your leadership supports a culture of integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement. You help build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the success of JPMorgan Chase in Australia.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for governance and control matters in Australia
• Manage the location agenda on behalf of the ANZ Chief Executive Officer
• Approve new business initiatives impacting ANZ
• Represent ANZ in regional forums and legal entity board meetings
• Chair the ANZ Location Operating Committee
• Manage the location budget for events and sponsorships
• Drive real estate strategy for the location
• Directly manage the Location Control Manager and Australia Corporate Center Location Manager
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements
• Build strong partnerships with business and functional leaders
• Escalate and address conflicts or issues as needed

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience working in a multinational bank or financial institution
• Strong knowledge of business operations and regulatory environment across Australia and New Zealand
• Excellent influencing and partnership skills
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present to senior audiences
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Results-driven with attention to detail
• Ability to address conflicts directly and escalate issues appropriately
• Experience in operational risk and control processes
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and complex projects
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience representing a firm in regulatory engagements
• Experience chairing governance forums or committees
• Experience managing budgets and real estate strategy
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across regions
• Experience in change management and process improvement

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.