Managing Director, Chief Analytics Officer, APAC

Chief Analytics Officer, APAC

Job Information

• Hiring manager: Deep Thomas, Chief Data & Analytics Officer, APAC
• Location: Singapore

Job Description

J.P. Morgan is focused on expanding its presence and capabilities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, aiming to become a leading financial services franchise. The firm operates in 16 APAC markets, serving a diverse client base including corporates, banks, and institutional investors. The business is navigating a complex regulatory environment, with significant investments in data governance, AI adoption, and talent development to drive innovation and operational efficiency.

The Chief Analytics Officer (CAO), APAC, will lead the region's analytics and AI strategy, governance, and enablement, driving responsible adoption and commercially viable deployment of advanced analytics and AI solutions across J.P. Morgan's APAC franchise. This executive will be pivotal in scaling AI/ML capabilities, enabling business transformation, and ensuring robust governance and compliance in a complex, multi-market environment.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the APAC analytics strategy aligned with global CDAO vision and regional business priorities.
• Lead ideation, value discovery, and use-case prioritization for analytics and AI initiatives across APAC markets and lines of business.
• Drive the adoption and scaling of AI/ML solutions and oversee forums for innovation, champion culture and communities, and ensuring cross-functional & cross-LOB alignment with firmwide standards, platforms, products, tools, and regulatory requirements.

Governance & Compliance

• Oversee AI governance, controls, and guardrails, ensuring compliance with evolving APAC data and AI regulations.
• Ensures robust data management, quality, and security across all AI/ML initiatives and enable alignment of  good & responsible data practices with business priorities and regulatory requirements, enabling scalable, trusted AI solutions.
• Coordinate regulatory surveys and represent APAC analytics in firmwide and external regulatory forums.

Enablement & Transformation

• Build and lead a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Champion talent development, upskilling, and academic collaborations to strengthen the region's analytics capabilities.
• Lead the development, refinement, customization, and deployment of modular AI/ML assets (annotation, RAG, vector DB, testing) for APAC AI specific use cases.
• Partner with business, technology, and product teams to deliver analytics solutions that drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage senior stakeholders across APAC and globally to secure sponsorship and drive commercial value from analytics initiatives.
• Act as a thought leader and advocate for data-driven decision-making, both internally and externally. Represent J.P. Morgan in industry forums, regulatory engagements, and client advisory sessions on analytics and AI topics.

Qualifications & experience:

• Proven track record in analytics, data science, or AI leadership roles within financial services or related industries.
• Deep understanding of APAC market dynamics, regulatory environments, and data privacy requirements.
• Experience in building and scaling analytics teams, driving transformation, and delivering high-impact business outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of AI/ML technologies, data management, and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and influence at the executive level.
• Experience driving change in complex organizations and managing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Clear communicator who can assert vision and drive followership.
• Advanced degree in Data Science, Analytics, Computer Science, or related field would be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic vision and execution
• Regulatory and risk management acumen
• Leadership and talent development
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Innovation and change management

  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.