CCOR Senior Auditor Associate

Aumni; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in London seeks an Associate to join the EMEA CCOR Audit Team. You will execute testing and potentially lead engagements covering employee compliance, regulatory management, surveillance, and information oversight, contributing to governance and operational risk.

The role suits professionals with compliance and audit experience across UK/EU, who can work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience with internal or external auditing methods.
• Strong understanding of internal controls considering risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior management.
• Analytical skills to assess control weaknesses.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, accountable.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute, document, and participate in audit engagements with quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with global Internal Audit teams and cross-functional units.
• Finalize audit findings and provide recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Communicate findings to management and identify improvement opportunities.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry trends.
• Foster integrity and inclusion in audits.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders during audits and monitoring.
• Protect confidentiality of Internal Audit communications.

Skills

Auditing methodology

Internal control concepts

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Education

Professional certification (CPA or CIA)

Finance or Accounting degree

Job description

We are looking for a talented Associate to join our EMEA Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) Audit Team. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's governance and operational excellence!

As a Senior Auditor, Associate, within the CCOR Audit team, you will be involved in executing testing as well as have opportunities to lead engagements covering activities performed by the EMEA CCOR team, for example controls related to: Employee Compliance, Regulatory Management, Surveillance, Control Room and non-public information oversight, etc. We are looking for a fast-learner who can work independently and collaborate well with team members.

The role is suitable for individuals with Compliance and Audit experience, particularly across the UK and EU and based in London.

Job Responsibilities:

• Execute, document, and participate in audit engagements, taking ownership for assigned tasks, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Proactively collaborate with global teams within Internal Audit, including the Technology, Data Analytics, Regional and Line of Business Audit teams.
• Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory developments and emerging risks to drive robust ongoing audit coverage and provide thought leadership.
• Foster a business climate and culture that encourages integrity, respect, diversity, excellence and innovation.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders during the course of ongoing audit activities as well as via continuous monitoring efforts.
• Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience of internal or external auditing methodology or have a background in similar functions such as compliance monitoring and testing or controls management.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and establish credibility
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Professional certification (CPA or CIA), or degree in Finance or Accounting with willingness to pursue Professional certification
• Experience operating as part of a global team
• Analyzes complex data with sophisticated techniques and robust controls, identifies high-impact automation/ML opportunities, translates technical capabilities and data into compelling business cases and insights that drive decisions, and trains and advises teams on data practices and automation strategy

J.P. 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 business in a first-class way 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 place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. Help strengthen governance by leading audits of compliance, conduct, and operational risk controls.