Tech Compensation, Executive Director

The Compensation team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Compensation Manager to shape and execute compensation strategies across our Global Technology organization. This role requires a unique blend of business acumen, organizational agility, strategic vision, and analytical expertise to develop and drive compensation programs that attract, reward, and retain top talent in a rapidly evolving environment. You will lead high-impact projects and initiatives, represent Technology on firm-wide teams, and partner closely with senior leaders to ensure our compensation practices support our business objectives and maintain our competitive edge.

You will be leading compensation for our world-class Technology organization globally. JPMorgan Chase's Technology division is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, with over 55,000 technologists across more than 50 countries. Our teams design, build, and support the critical platforms and solutions that power the global financial markets, serve millions of customers, and drive the future of banking. With a relentless focus on innovation, security, and operational excellence, our Technology organization delivers industry-leading products and services that have a profound impact on the global economy and the communities we serve.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide compensation consulting and thought leadership to business leaders and functional partners, working closely with HR Business Advisors and Talent function.
• Manage the end-to-end year-end annual compensation planning process, including modeling pool funding scenarios, developing allocation strategies, managing incentive pools / salary budget, and preparing and presenting comprehensive spend summaries to senior management.
• Lead a team of compensation professionals to deliver a strategic and forward-thinking compensation agenda.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key HR, Finance, and business clients, offering expert counsel on complex compensation decisions and financial outlooks.
• Partner with HR Business Advisors, Executive Recruiting, and Senior Managers to develop competitive offer packages for critical hires.
• Lead compensation-related projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, driving significant strategic and financial impact.
• Continuously assess market conditions and pay practices to ensure the competitiveness of our compensation plans and programs
• Translate regulatory and policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance for clients.
• Leverage corporate partners and firm-wide resources to achieve consistent and efficient outcomes across lines of business.

• Extensive HR or compensation experience with strong people management, strategic thinking, influencing, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead and empower a team, cultivating and developing junior talent.
• Demonstrated consulting skills with the ability to drive business goals through innovative HR and compensation strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Client-focused, proactive, and results-oriented, with experience working in a matrixed, geographically dispersed, and complex organization.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
• Self-starter with high energy and a reputation as a trusted advisor on compensation matters.
• Exceptional systems proficiency, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Business Objects and Web Intelligence
• Ability to drive and sustain operational excellence and develop effective controls.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on teamwork and influence.