Associate - Technology Risk and Controls Senior Specialist

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for risk management and compliance, join our dynamic team in the Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE) to navigate complex risk landscapes while making a pivotal impact in our firm's robust risk strategy.

Job summary:
As a Technology Risk and Controls Testing Senior Specialist, your deep understanding of risk management and control evaluation will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating risks, thereby enhancing compliance and operational risk management. Your expertise in test execution will be crucial in managing and conducting precise and accountable tests, ensuring alignment with the firm's highest risks. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be key in identifying control coverage gaps and driving remediation of control issues. You will also be responsible for planning and organizing your own work, and potentially that of a team, while liaising and coordinating activities across various departments. Your role will be integral in ensuring a cohesive and efficient testing framework, contributing to the seamless delivery of quality outcomes.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Understand and evaluate the assigned function's control environment with proven experience in assessing the adequacy, effectiveness and design of controls to ensure alignment with the firm's risk priorities.
• Conduct comprehensive testing processes with precision and accountability to assess the control environment, identify gaps and prepare robust documentation including process documents, process flows, and overview documents that support testing conclusions.
• Collaborate with Process/Control Owner, cross functional teams on testing schedule, obtain walkthrough of the process, document process changes, evidence gathering, analysis of potential issues and facilitate timely reporting.
• Drive issue validation, action plan quality and closure discipline by partnering with control owners to ensure remediation aligns with risk acceptance and compliance expectations.
• Lead stakeholder engagement by facilitating meetings with business owners and stakeholders at various management levels, fostering collaboration across engagements with minimal oversight, and effectively influencing stakeholders during challenging discussions.
• Read and interpret policies/standards/procedures to ensure accurate implementation of compliance requirements while continuously improving control evaluation methodologies and interpreting control ratings and metrics to strengthen the firm's compliance and operational risk management framework.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for testers, providing guidance, resolving issues, and facilitating smooth communication within the team to ensure successful completion of testing engagements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum 4 years of work experience in Technology Audit, controls testing, operational risk management and managing testing processes within a risk & control environment.
• Domain Knowledge: Hands on experience managing independent testing process for Technology Audit/Controls would be essential. 
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytical thinking and problem solving skills, with a track record of systematically organizing, comparing, and evaluating various aspects of a situation to identify key information.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and collaborate with business and functional experts to provide guidance and to recognize risks and gaps.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills - ability to remain flexible and productive through shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence business leaders in a meaningful and actionable manner.

• Demonstrated expertise in MS Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint highly recommended.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CCEP, CRCM, CRCMP, GRCP, or other industry-recognized risk and risk certifications preferred.
• A background in auditing and the ability to understand of internal controls is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS (Microsoft Suite) Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analytical tools such as Tableau, Altryx or Pythyon is a plus.

JPMorganChase, 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 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, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.