JPMorgan Controls Testing Senior Associate 

Philippines, Quezon City 

179503366

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? As an Associate in Controls Team, you will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the control environment across various programs. You will be responsible for monitoring controls, ensuring compliance with firm-wide standards, and supporting the implementation of control frameworks. This role demands strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Job responsibilities

• Independently perform evaluation of assigned controls.
• Review procedures, processes, and information to evaluate controls.
• Perform side-by-side observations, supervisory examinations, or retesting as necessary.
• Calibrate a control for its effectiveness according to test scripts and standards.
• Facilitate kick-off and closing controls evaluation meetings with stakeholders.
• Organize and capture review findings, ensuring all design and operational gaps are identified.
• Recommend control design and operational changes to effectively manage business risk.
• Identify risk and control points during reviews or from process maps.
• Develop and provide professional and accurate reporting to management for review.
• Partner with the business to perform root cause analysis of issues and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation, following up on all items through completion.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Basic understanding of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process in the banking domain.
• Flexibility with shifts is mandatory, as the individual will predominantly work in the EMEA shift.
• Strong, proactive task-based approach with a focus on delivery, often acting as an individual contributor.
• Working understanding of operational risks and related controls.
• Possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with a moderate level of supervision.
• Strong ability to quickly comprehend information from written documentation, process mapping, and training overviews.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Intermediate skills in Alteryx, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

Any Master’s degree with 10+ years of financial services work experience. Experience in Banking Risk & Control domain will be an added advantage.
Experience in SOX Testing, Audit or Compliance testing will be a definite advantage.