JPMorgan Tech Risk Controls Lead 

United States, Texas, Plano 

546346718

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Global Technology, Tech Risks and Controls, you will contribute to the successful management of technology-aligned aspects of Governance, Risk, and Compliance in line with the firm's standards. Leverage your broad knowledge in risk management principles and practices to assess and monitor risks and implement effective controls. Your role in risk identification, control evaluation, and security governance is crucial in advising on complex situations and enhancing the firm’s risk posture. Through collaboration and analytical skills, you will contribute to the overall success of the Technology Risk & Services team and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.

Job responsibilities

• Assess and monitor technology risks, ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Lead all aspects of our SOX program relating to IT general and applications controls, including annual and ongoing risk assessments, facilitation of walkthroughs and overseeing the documentation and testing of applicable controls
• Support implementation of effective controls in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to mitigate risks and enhance the firm's risk posture
• Analyze complex situations, provide advice on risk management strategies, and support the implementation of risk mitigation measures
• Collaborate directly with the External Auditors on the scoping and execution of all IT components of the SOX program, including the evolution of compliance requirements based on PCAOB or firm mandates
• Drive initiatives to improve the SOX program and promote efficiencies, improving governance and structure for audit processes and deliverable

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 12+ years of experience or equivalent expertise inaudit, risk management, or compliance, with deep experience leading audit functions within a large organization. Financial services experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of audit principles, statutory, regulatory, contractual standards including but not limited to SOX, PCI DSS, GLBA, SOC, IT General Controls, and best practices for audit readiness.
• Proven experience managing relationships with internal and external auditors and leading large-scale audit and assessment programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex audit requirements into clear, actionable recommendations for business and technology stakeholders.
• Experience with GRC tools, audit management platforms, and data analytics to enhance audit efficiency and insight.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other industry-recognized risk and risk certifications preferred
• Experience with cloud products, i.e. Azure, AWS, Google cloud, etc.
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills indicative of an ability to effectively present to and influence senior management and communicate with all levels of management in a decentralized environment
• Ability to influence, interact and partner effectively with multi-functional and remote teams