Lead Architect - Asset Management

Job Description

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As a Lead Architect at JPMorgan Chase within the Asset Management Technology organization. You’ll drive solutions across multiple business functions with a focus on business processes, sound systems & data design, and domain expertise in trading, investments, and/or markets. As a core technical contributor, you are responsible for conducting critical architecture solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of project goals.

Job responsibilities

• Partners with business and engineering to shape pragmatic technical approaches
• Defines target architecture and roadmaps; contribute to architecture governance
• Evaluates emerging technologies and guide adoption
• Improves reliability through automation and elimination of recurring issues
• Leads vendor and internal design evaluations to ensure fit and quality
• Leads front‑to‑back process re‑engineering to simplify, automate, and strengthen controls; set clear KPIs and outcomes
• Sets practical data design for applications and integrations (data models and contracts); promote data quality and usability
• Designs integrations for trade, portfolio, and market data flows
• Applies domain knowledge across order/execution lifecycles, portfolio management, risk, performance, and regulatory needs

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Ability to negotiate, influence, and probe deeply
• Hands‑on experience in system design, application development, testing, and operations
• Advanced in one or more programming languages; AWS cloud experience
• Proficiency in automation and continuous delivery; strong SDLC and agile practices
• Advanced understanding of CI/CD, resiliency, and security
• Demonstrated proficiency in a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, AI/ML, mobile)
• In‑depth knowledge of financial services and enterprise IT
• Ability to assess current and emerging technologies to recommend future‑state solutions
• Proven experience leading process re‑engineering or continuous improvement with measurable outcomes
• Strong data design fundamentals (models, APIs, events) and data quality awareness
• Practical knowledge of trading, investments, and markets across asset classes and the trade lifecycle

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Understanding of Asset Management business and sub-capabilities
• Ability to independently conduct meetings with senior stakeholders
• Experience with OMS/EMS, portfolio, performance, risk, and/or compliance systems
• Experience defining target operating models and success metrics

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 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.​