JPMorgan Tech Risk & Controls Lead 

United Kingdom, England, London 

841497170

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in the Technology Governance Risk and Execution (GRE) team, you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. The Line of Business you will be supporting is Corporate & Investment Banking Technology. You will provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance.
• identify and aggregate thematic risks and trends
• Implement and, where needed, establish governance processes to reduce risk from failed internal processes, inadequate identification of risks, inadequate controls and emerging risks.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
• Experience interacting with all lines of defense (e.g. CCOR, Internal Audit) and delivering quality audit responses.
• Ability to work with data from disparate sources to build a cohesive view on risk.
• Experience managing governance projects.
• Experienced at influencing technology risk remediation prioritization.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred