Associate – Technology Risk and Controls Test Senior Specialist at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Job summary:

As an Associate – Technology Risk and Controls Test 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 with precision and

accountability will ensure the seamless delivery of quality outcomes, ensuring

alignment with the firm's highest risks. You will be responsible for assessing

the control environment, identifying gaps, and driving remediation efforts to

mitigate risk. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be

crucial in breaking down complex business objectives into manageable tasks and

activities. 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 SOX, other regulatory frameworks & with the

firm's risk priorities.

* Execute the 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.

* Play key role in issue validation, action plan quality and closure discipline

by partnering with control owners to ensure remediation aligns with risk

acceptance and compliance expectations.

* Lead walkthrough and other meetings with business owners fostering

collaboration across engagements with minimal oversight.

* Read and interpret policies/standards/procedures to ensure accurate

implementation of compliance requirements while continuously improving

control evaluation methodologies and interpreting control ratings & metrics

to strengthen the firm's compliance and operational risk management

framework.

* Propose and implement improvements to current testing methods, contributing

to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's risk management.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in technology, finance, or related field; or equivalent

work experience. Minimum of 4 year of work experience in controls testing,

audit, operational risk management within a technology risk & control

environment

* Deep and broad understanding of cybersecurity and technology associated

risks.

* Subject matter expert in areas such as GRC, Identity and Access management,

Data Protection, Software development, Technology Resiliency, Networking and

Cybersecurity.

* Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytical thinking and problem solving

skills particularly in regard to analyzing large data sets to identify

exceptions or patterns and evaluating various aspects of a situation to

identify key information.

* Proven ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders and

collaborate with business & functional experts 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:

* CRISC / CISA certification desirable

* Audit & control testing background / experience.

* Comfortable using Intelligent solutions like Alteryx, Tableau to support

testing activities or metrics reporting.

* Ability to innovate, challenge the status quo and identify automation

opportunities.

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

[https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about

requesting an accommodation.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from

finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an

essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses,

clients, customers and employees up for success.

Control Management maintains a strong and consistent control environment through

a joint accountability model that aligns managers with each function and region

to mitigate operational risk. The team focuses on four areas: Control Design &

Expertise, Risks & Controls Identification/Assessment, Issues & Control

Deficiencies and Control Governance & Reporting.