Compliance - Testing Governance - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Testing Governance Vice President in Risk Management and Compliance to oversee governance and execution of testing programs. You will ensure compliance activities align with regulatory requirements, enhance testing methodologies, and foster a culture of improvement while collaborating with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance testing methodologies.
• Proficient in data workflow maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks for the testing program.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the testing program.
• Facilitate Audits and global regulatory exam responses.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Compliance testing and governance software tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real- world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Testing Governance Vice President in Risk Management and Compliance, you will be responsible for supporting the governance and monitoring day-day execution of the testing program, primarily for the Corporate Functions. This role ensures that compliance testing activities are conducted effectively, consistently, and in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The Testing Governance VP will work closely with various stakeholders across First Line of Defense and Compliance Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) to develop test plan, testing strategies, implement robust governance frameworks, including senior management reporting and escalation.

The primary responsibility of the CCOR Testing Program Governance and Oversight (TPGO) Team, which sits in the 2LOD and reports through the Firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and Firmwide Risk Executive for Compliance and Operational Risk, is to provide independent oversight of the M&T Program, including the TCoE and testing performed in CCOR.

Job Responsibilities

• Helpdevelop and maintain governance frameworks for the testing program. Ensure testing methodologies are current with regulatory changes, robust, consistent, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Ensure testing activities are aligned with regulatory requirements and executed according to the internal policies, Standards and Procedures.
• Monitor, and report on the effectiveness of the testing program to senior management and relevant committees.
• Facilitate Audits and global regulatory exam responses focused on Testing Program.
• Collaborate with CCOR, and business units to identify key risks and develop testing strategies. Oversee creation of a comprehensive compliance and operational risk testing plan, including scope, objectives, and timelines.
• Oversee the execution of testing activities, ensuring adherence to established plans and methodologies in alignment with the Standards.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing the testing program, including process improvements and technology enhancements. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the compliance testing team.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives related to compliance testing and governance.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management, with a focus on testing and governance.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance testing methodologies.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work, meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in data workflow maintenance, excel and PowerPoint
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience in the Compliance and Risk functions.
• Product knowledge across one or more JPMorgan Corporate Functions.
• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as finance.
• Proficiency in compliance testing and governance software tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet deadlines and support organizational needs.