Registrar Sr. Associate

JPMorgan Chase's Corporate Art Team is seeking a professional with experience in Art Collections and Gallery Systems support where you will be reporting to the Head of Operations and Collections Management.

As a Registrar Sr. Associate you are responsible for the location tracking of the global inventory of the JPMC Art at Work collection. In addition, you will work on a global scale, providing reports for internal partners and arranging all aspects of shipping. Locally, responsibilities include assisting the curatorial staff, working closely with the operations team, business manager and scheduling external trucking and installation. As the Registrar you will manage the TMS (collections) database and coordinates between hosting services, technology, and TMS users.

Job responsibilities:

• Acts as liaison between TMS users and Gallery Systems support. TMS project manager/tech support.
• Work with vendor Gallery Systems on ongoing upgrades to system, including reorganization of Location Authority and training of new users
• Provides monthly TMS report of art relocations.
• Enter appraisals into TMS.
• Assist curators with TMS reports.
• Generate loan forms and organize loans to external institutions.
• Receive reports from Global Real Estate on de-commissions. Check against active TMS locations, investigate art moves as needed.
• Execute condition checks of artwork for curatorial staff and update data and images.
• Coordinate art shipments globally with fine arts shippers and customs brokers.
• Assess risk, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding JPMChase & Co. , its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Perform role requires occasional days working off-site, potential off-hours work during installations, some domestic travel and possible international travel.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience and knowledge of the Museum System/TMS database
• Proven experience in collections management and record keeping.
• Professional museum archiving and registration expertise with deep knowledge of standards and best practices.
• Art handling familiarity.
• Solid understanding of commissions and contracts.
• Ability to follow detailed instruction and specific protocols to maintain safety of artwork and co-workers.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, and handle several competing initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience managing projects, people, and budgets.
• Desire to w work in a fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with large institutions or corporations.
• Experience working with a global collection and working with cross departmental and cross regional teams.
• Experience working with high value, high caliber, and discrete collections.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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, rel