JPMorgan Tech Risk Controls Director 

United States, New Jersey, Jersey City 

15176022

As a Technology Risk and Controls Director in Cybersecurity & Technology Controls, you will be responsible for driving strategic Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) initiatives. You will spearhead the delivery of GRC transformation and change initiatives, leveraging technical skills and deep understanding of controls aimed at improving the governance and lifecycle of technology controls end-to-end, ensuring controls are effectively documented and adhere to regulatory, legal, and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex, cross-functional GRC programs and initiatives, ensuring they achieve strategic outcomes and align with business objectives
• Communicate program status, execution risks/issues, and key decisions to senior stakeholders, maintaining transparency and fostering informed decision-making
• Identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain program momentum
• Partner with key stakeholders to iterate on design, implement, and continuously operate and enhance technology risk and control frameworks, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote a culture of high performance, operational excellence, and innovation within the GRC team, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Formal training or certification on cybersecurity concepts and 10+ years applied experience. In addition, 5+ years of experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise.
• Proficiency in technical information security and/or IT general controls domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Extensive background in developing, implementing, and operating robust risk and control frameworks to mitigate technology operational risk
• Ability to ensure decisions or constraints affecting program delivery are effectively escalated and addressed in a timely manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate technical risks into business impacts and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical skills to dissect complex challenges, conduct thorough root cause analysis, and develop effective solutions
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving techniques to address issues and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices