J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Vice President Annuity Supervisory Team Manager - Columbus, OH Tempe, AZ and/or Plano, TX

Join a high‑impact supervision team that protects clients while enabling growth. In this leadership role, you will guide a team that reviews the suitability of complex annuity and insurance products and drives high‑stakes decisions with urgency  You’ll tackle complex, high‑risk escalations from end to end and work directly with field and executive stakeholders to reach timely, well‑supported outcomes  You’ll also coach and develop talent, strengthen supervisory processes, and champion continuous improvement across a dynamic, evolving environment  If you thrive on responsibility, collaboration, and meaningful impact, this is your opportunity.

As a Vice President, Annuity Supervisory Team Manager in the Supervisory Management Team, you lead a team of Registered Principals to review suitability for annuity and insurance products, manage complex escalations end to end, and partner with stakeholders across the field and executive levels to resolve exceptions with urgency  You will coach and develop employees, deliver training for new hires, and drive process improvements that enhance risk management and operational outcomes in a dynamic environment  

Job responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Registered Principals conducting suitability reviews for annuity and insurance products, including variable, fixed, and index annuities 
• Manage complex, high‑risk escalations end to end with outreach to field and executive stakeholders to drive timely resolution 
• Drive daily workflow with urgency to meet service volumes and supervisory deadlines 
• Escalate supervisory issues and recommend appropriate actions grounded in policy and risk considerations 
• Partner with Supervisory Managers and registered personnel in the field to resolve exceptions efficiently and consistently 
• Deliver training and onboarding for newly hired team members to build supervisory capability and consistency of decisions
• Identify trends, implement process improvements, and help drive change that elevates controls and client outcomes 
• Influence and align stakeholders by clearly articulating issues, options, and final resolutions across supervision and the field 
• Recruit, hire, develop, and coach employees to meet business objectives and foster a strong team culture 
• Execute project work and additional tasks assigned by Central Supervision Management to support firm‑wide priorities and controls
• Perform appropriateness reviews on an exception basis for transactions and annuity or life insurance applications submitted by Financial Advisors to ensure suitability and compliance with firm policy 
  
   

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

• 7+ years of experience in the securities or investment industry, with strong knowledge of industry rules, regulations, and guidelines
• Minimum licensing requirement: FINRA Series 7 and one or more of the following licenses: FINRA Series 66 (63/65), 9/10 (4,24,53). Additional licensing requirements must be met within 120 days of hire.
• Ability to work independently and make sound, risk‑based decisions, including independent suitability determinations based on firm policy and client best interest. 
• Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to analyze trends and patterns to inform improvements or enhancements. 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; effective collaboration across multiple levels of supervision and stakeholders in the field and executive offices
• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to meet service level agreements and project deadlines in a dynamic, evolving environment; proven ability to prioritize work, meet goals, and perform under pressure and complexity. 
• Proven ability to manage a pipeline of work from assignment to completion with high attention to detail and organization skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of risk management and supervisory controls in wealth management contexts, including annuity and insurance review processes.  
• Experience working effectively in a dynamic team environment that is consistently evolving, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture while meeting business objectives and goals 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong computer and navigational skills to operate supervisory systems and workflows efficiently 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree; significant, directly related securities industry experience and advanced knowledge may substitute for a degree 
• Experience managing people and leading teams in supervisory or risk‑focused functions within wealth management or brokerage e