Jamie Dimon's top deputy to retire next year as race to lead biggest US bank heats up

JPMorgan Chase’s Jennifer Piepszak, long seen as a strong contender to succeed CEO Jamie Dimon, exited the race on Tuesday and opted to become the chief operating officer of the biggest US bank instead.Piepszak will succeed Daniel Pinto, a top lieutenant of Dimon and a four-decade veteran at the investment bank. He will relinquish his role as president and COO on June 30 and retire at the end of 2026.“Piepszak has made clear her preference for a senior operating role, working closely with Jamie and in suppo ...