Tech Risk and Controls Director Emerging Risk

JPMorganChase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK seeks a Tech Risk & Controls Director to shape and implement technology risk management strategies regarding AI and ML. The role will oversee compliance, manage large teams, and engage with stakeholders to enhance risk mitigation capabilities. Required qualifications include expertise in technology risk management, leadership experience, and advanced AI/ML knowledge. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to impact the firm's long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge in AI and ML security risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis for technology risk governance and compliance.
• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies.
• Manage reporting and governance of overall controls and policies.

Skills

Technology risk management

Information security

AI/ML risk assessment

Cross-functional project management

Education

Formal training or certification in technology risk management or related field

Job description

Description

Join a role that is central to our technological resilience offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Director in the Cybersecurity Technology and Controls line of business, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the firm's technology risk management strategy. Leveraging your advanced knowledge and expertise in AI/ML technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and regulators, to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your ability to make calculated decisions, manage large teams, and drive 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 organization in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to identify underlying issues in technology risk governance and compliance ensuring comprehensive implementation and effective AI / ML risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of AI / ML technology trends and risk scenarios integrating insights into the firm's risk management framework to proactively address emerging threats.
• Support the design and evaluation of compensating controls that mitigate emerging risks leveraging firm risk management strategies and industry best practices to enhance the firm's resilience against evolving cyber threats.
• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies and processes to identify, assess and mitigate risks and drive 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.
• Identify and elevate emerging and upstream technology risk 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.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including key cross‑functional team leads, regulators and auditors to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry standards.
• Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management and measurements etc. providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Formal training or certification and equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security or a related field with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry.
• Proven ability to lead large 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 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning security risk assessment & reporting and control evaluation design and governance with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience with security and technology risk management approaches for GenAI / LLM and Agentic AI Systems.
• Experience in building, evaluating or testing AI / ML systems demonstrating the ability to integrate advanced technologies into risk management processes.

Required Experience: Director

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1