JPMorgan Alum Matt Zames Joins Social Security Administration as Advisor

Matt Zames, former Chief Operating Officer at JPMorgan Chase, is joining the Social Security Administration as an unpaid advisor to Commissioner Frank Bisignano. Zames will assist in modernizing the agency's operations, bringing his expertise in technology and cost-cutting initiatives. His background in managing large-scale global operations could help improve claims processing systems, digital service delivery, and back-office automation at the Social Security Administration.

Zames starts his new role on Monday at the Baltimore headquarters of the Social Security Administration. His appointment highlights the Trump administration's focus on bringing private-sector operational expertise to federal agencies, particularly those managing large-scale public programs. The unpaid nature of Zames' role suggests a strategic guidance approach rather than operational management.