Tech Risk and Controls Lead

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a GRC Tech. Risk and Controls Lead - Vice President to drive strategic governance, risk, and controls across Cybersecurity and Technology Controls, maturing AI risk governance frameworks.

You will lead complex GRC programs, partner with stakeholders to implement robust risk and control frameworks, and promote continuous improvement in risk practices within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years in technical program management, cybersecurity, or technology controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional GRC programs and initiatives.
• Communicate status, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Technical PM

Cybersecurity

GRC frameworks

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Job description

GRC Tech. Risk and Controls Lead - Vice President

We are seeking a dynamic Technology Risk and Controls Lead to drive strategic Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC) initiatives within Cybersecurity and Technology Controls (CTC), and mature our risk governance frameworks for Artificial Intelligence (AI), including agents Agentic AI, and other novel technologies.

In this role, the successful candidate will spearhead the delivery of GRC transformation and change initiatives, leveraging technical skills and deep understanding of controls to enable and manage the risks associated with emerging technologies. Your expertise will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing risk management frameworks, ensuring our technology controls are effectively designed and adhere to regulatory, legal, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute complex, cross-functional GRC programs and initiatives, ensuring they achieve strategic outcomes and align with business objectives
• Communicate program status, execution risks/issues, and key decisions to senior stakeholders, maintaining transparency and fostering informed decision-making
• Identify, manage, and mitigate delivery risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain program momentum
• Partner with key stakeholders to iterate on design, implement, and continuously operate and enhance technology risk and control frameworks, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Promote a culture of high performance, operational excellence, and innovation within the GRC team, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• 6+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, cybersecurity, and/or technology controls roles
• Proficiency in cybersecurity domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in regulatory, legal, and industry standards such as NIST, ISO 27000 family, COBIT, FSP etc.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and operating robust risk and control frameworks to mitigate technology failure and cybersecurity risks
• Ability to ensure decisions or constraints affecting program delivery are effectively escalated and addressed in a timely manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate technical risks into business impacts and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical skills to dissect complex challenges, conduct thorough root cause analysis, and develop effective solutions
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving techniques to address issues and drive continuous improvement in risk management practices.