Tech Risk & Controls Executive Director

Testing Site - JPMC; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC seeks a Tech Risk & Controls Director to shape our technology risk management strategy and drive regulatory compliance across the firm.

You will lead global risk and controls programs, identifying, escalating, and mitigating operational risks while partnering with Product Owners, regulators, and executives.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to foster a proactive risk culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Significant expertise in technology risk management within the financial services industry.
• Proven leadership of global functions or teams in risk & controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting complex data and risks.
• Experience in risk assessment, issue/impact analysis and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements the firm's technology risk management strategy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborates with stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and regulators, to maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture
• Leads the identification, escalation, monitoring, and measurement of operational risk in accordance with firm-wide operational risk programs
• Provides independent risk and control advisory support, including targeted reviews and root cause analysis
• Leads the operations team, ensuring effective oversight of processes and controls to meet KPIs for client satisfaction
• Cultivates a proactive risk and control culture, promoting continuous improvement and innovation within the team
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure strong focus on quality and delivery
• Manages financial goals, including budgeting, capacity planning, and forecasting expenses
• Acts as the SME on Operational Risk Management, guiding risk management and process improvements
• Partners with business and functional partners to identify key risks and mitigants associated with strategic partnerships and acquisitions
• Prepares and presents reports and recommendations to senior management, influencing executive-level strategic decision-making

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, technology, or related field

CISM

CRISC

CISSP

Job description

Testing Site - JPMC seeks a Tech Risk & Controls Director to shape our technology risk management strategy and drive regulatory compliance across the firm.

You will lead global risk and controls programs, identifying, escalating, and mitigating operational risks while partnering with Product Owners, regulators, and executives.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to foster a proactive risk culture and continuous improvement.