Tech Risk and Controls Director

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial services firm seeks a Tech Risk and Controls Director to enhance technology risk strategy and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement in risk practices. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in technology risk within the financial sector.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in technology risk management or information security.
• Extensive financial sector experience and engagement with regulatory bodies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence strategic decision-making.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies and policies.
• Identify and escalate emerging technology risks using management framework tools.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards.

Kenntnisse

Technology Risk Management

Information Security

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Ausbildung

CISSP Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Tech Risk and Controls Director Job Description

Join a role that's central to our technological resilience and regulatory compliance, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Director in our Cybersecurity and Technology Controls (CTC) team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the firm's technology risk management strategy. Leveraging your advanced knowledge and expertise in technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Control Managers, and regulators, to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture and its impact on the legal entity. Your ability to make calculated decisions, manage teams, and support strategic projects will be crucial in ensuring the firm's adherence to regulatory obligations and industry best practices. Your work will contribute to the long-term success and resilience of the organisation in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Job responsibilities

1. Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, supporting strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm's technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm's standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Identify and escalate emerging and upstream technology risks through execution of the firm's management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes.
3. Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross-functional team leads, regulators, 2nd Line of Defense, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
4. Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, providing insight to senior leaders into the effectiveness of controls and governance work.
5. Promote a culture of high performance, operational excellence, and innovation within the team, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in engaging with regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks such as DORA.
• Proven experience in creating, monitoring, and presenting technology and security Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to executive and management board levels, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (particularly in the EU and Germany) relevant to the financial industry.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives.
• Advanced knowledge and experience leading information security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and assurance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in using industry best practice frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO, ISACA), with the ability to apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving techniques to address issues and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills in both German and English, with the ability to operate on multiple tasks whilst still achieving high standards with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISSP certifications are strongly preferred.

About Us

Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our first-class approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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 value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We also make reasonable accommodations for religious practices and disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting accommodations.

About the Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are essential to our company, ensuring we set our businesses, clients, customers, and employees up for success. Job ID 300071970194052