Jodie Ryan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in financial markets and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership in compliance, program development, and anti-money laundering initiatives. Skilled in regulatory compliance analysis, conduct risk management, and counterparty and credit risk analysis. Adept at executive communication, team building, and training with a global mindset. Proficient in policy and procedure development, aiming to leverage skills for impactful contributions to organisational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Compliance Director - Equity Markets
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA - London
London
2025.08 - Current
- Team Lead - Line of Business Compliance coverage for EMEA Cash Equity and Prime Finance businesses.
- Providing trading floor based Compliance support to businesses including High Touch and ECS trading and sales trading, Central Risk Book/SI, Program Trading, Stock Borrow Lending, Prime Brokerage Services, Margin Trading, Data Analytics & Digital Sales, and Franchise Sales teams.
- Demonstrating strong analytical skills, effective communication, problem solving, risk identification and mitigation to support the firms Markets business in Europe and MENA regions.
- Engaging with stakeholders, leading and participating in risk assessments, and monitoring compliance effectiveness.
- Working on complex new business and change initiatives on both a global and regional basis.
- Developing innovative solutions, resolving complex regulatory challenges effectively and maintaining open, constructive dialogue with Exchanges, Regulators and Auditors.
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
JPMorgan SE
Dublin, Ireland, UK
2021.07 - 2025.07
- Head of Compliance for JPMorgan Dublin PLC, a regulated MiFID Investment Firm - Preapproved Control Function – PCF 12 and member of Board, Risk and Audit Committees.
- Oversight of Compliance Surveillance team (Trade and eComms) comprising eight analysts supporting the firms' EU entity.
- Market Conduct firmwide program– Global Lead for Corporate & Investment Bank across business lines (EMEA, NAM, APAC, LATAM).
- Conducted comprehensive preparations for regulatory examinations across global regions, including US, EU, MENA and APAC.
- Acted as main point of contact with regulatory bodies (EU NCAs), facilitated inspections and provided evidence of compliance practices.
- Negotiated with regulatory authorities on compliance matters, represented organization's interests, and managed related regulatory filings, including for outsourcing and business initiatives.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management and control forums, highlighting compliance achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations.
- Provided training and advice on compliance issues to Board and senior executive management, influencing decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborated with business and function heads to integrate compliance considerations into business strategies and operations (e.g. STORs, Complaints).
- Enhanced Compliance and Conduct Risk technology framework to boost process efficiency, including application of AI techniques to enhance analytical outcomes and drive reporting.
- Directed compliance efforts regarding the CBI's Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) and Fitness and Probity regulations.
- Facilitated regular compliance meetings, fostering open dialogue and continuous improvement among team members.
Director, Line of Business Compliance – EMEA Markets and Global Sales
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
London, UK
2016.01 - 2021.06
- Covered predominately FICC businesses, also supporting the other Markets LOBs - Trading Floor based.
- Effectively and efficiently handled regulatory, compliance and conduct issues in support of FICC business, including MiFID, EMIR, MAR, SM&CR, Info Barriers, Cross Border, FCA COBS & SYSC, Exchange rules, PAD, Data Privacy & Anti-Corruption.
- Contributed to Business Control Forums, and shared feedback to strengthen Compliance-related controls.
- Designed and conducted training sessions for workforce members, including onboarding new joiners and annual compliance refresher training as well as targeted regulatory training.
- Directed regulatory adherence efforts for (Dodd Frank) swap dealer operations within EMEA region.
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT VICE PRESIDENT
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
London, UK
2010.01 - 2015.01
- Counterparty credit risk management for a portfolio of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including hedge funds, asset managers, broker dealers, family offices, and central clearing houses.
- Maintained documentation, including ISDA/CSA, GMRA, that supported and governed financial transactions, including collateralized derivatives, direct market access, securities lending and financing with counterparties.
- Oversaw and conducted location-based due diligence of counterparties within EMEA region.
- Developed and sustained external relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Portfolio Managers and Fund Principals.
- Annual review, approval, and monitoring of counterparties and associated credit limits.
- Analyzed data to evaluate and contain credit risk concerns whilst implementing remedial action.
Senior Associate, Markets Division
Financial Services Authority (now UK FCA)
London, UK
2009.06 - 2010.11
- Facilitated joint efforts between SEC and FSA focusing on use of leverage by hedge funds.
- Participated in IOSCO Task Force on Unregulated Entities.
- Handled FSA response concerning the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
- Regulatory oversight of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), London.
- Served as Co-Chair for the Equity Derivatives sub-group of the OTC Regulators' Derivatives Forum.
- Contributed to consultations concerning Dodd-Frank requirements for OTC derivatives.
Vice President, Credit Risk Management
Dresdner Kleinwort (now Commerzbank)
London
2006.07 - 2009.06
- Conducted assessments of counterparty credit exposure within the Non-Bank Financial Institutions sector. Further details available upon request.
Associate, Corporate Banking & Investment Bank
BNP Paribas
London
2005.04 - 2006.07
- Supported Corporate Banking team in handling client portfolios spanning diverse sectors within the EMEA region. Further details available upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Business Law
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaBachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, AustraliaSkills
- Extensive Financial Markets & Regulatory knowledge
- Compliance leadership & program build
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk analysis
- Anti-money laundering experience & qualifications
- Conduct risk expertise
- Counterparty and Credit Risk analysis experience
- Executive communication
- Team building and training
- Global Mindset
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
- Pre-Approved Control Function (PCF-12 Head of Compliance), CBI
- Other Qualifications: Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) – CISI, UK
Timeline
Compliance Director - Equity Markets
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA - London
2025.08 - Current
COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
JPMorgan SE
2021.07 - 2025.07
Director, Line of Business Compliance – EMEA Markets and Global Sales
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
2016.01 - 2021.06
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT VICE PRESIDENT
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
2010.01 - 2015.01
Senior Associate, Markets Division
Financial Services Authority (now UK FCA)
2009.06 - 2010.11
Vice President, Credit Risk Management
Dresdner Kleinwort (now Commerzbank)
2006.07 - 2009.06
Associate, Corporate Banking & Investment Bank
BNP Paribas
2005.04 - 2006.07
Bachelor of Laws - Business Law
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Melbourne