Associate - Compliance and Ops Risk Test Lead

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hyderabad is seeking a Compliance and Operations Risk Test Lead to strengthen risk testing, governance, and control assurance within the CCOR Specialized Testing Team. You will design and execute tests to confirm controls address our highest risks and report findings with accountability.

You will plan workload, coordinate with multiple departments, and drive remediation of control issues while delivering high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in control design/evaluation or management, with 3+ years in testing or audit.
• Strong analytical thinking with ability to organize and evaluate information.
• Experience assessing control environments and identifying coverage gaps.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk testing aligned with the firm's top priorities.
• Identify control gaps and verify proper design and implementation of controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and coordinate across departments.
• Plan and organize work, possibly leading a team, and drive remediation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Test execution

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Project Management tools

Job description

Join our dynamic team to navigate complex risk landscapes and fortify technology governance, making a pivotal impact in our firm’s robust risk strategy.

Job summary:

As a Compliance and Operations Risk Test Lead in the CCOR Specialized Testing Team you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our compliance and operational risk management. Your expertise in test execution will be crucial in managing and conducting precise and accountable tests, ensuring alignment with the firm's highest risks. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be key in identifying control coverage gaps and driving remediation of control issues. You will also be responsible for planning and organizing your own work, and potentially that of a team, while liaising and coordinating activities across various departments. Your role will be integral in ensuring a cohesive and efficient testing framework, contributing to the seamless delivery of quality outcomes.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive testing processes, ensuring all activities are completed accurately and on time, while adhering to the firm's highest risk priorities.
• Utilize advanced analytical thinking to identify control coverage gaps and verify that controls are properly designed and implemented.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address complex situations, develop alternate solutions, and interpret policies to ensure compliance with technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing efforts and maintain open communication with stakeholders, ensuring effective execution of tasks.
• Continuously improve control evaluation methods and interpret control ratings and metrics to enhance the firm's compliance and operational risk management.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Qualified graduate with Minimum of 8 years of overall experience in control design, control evaluation, or control management with at least 3 of those years in Testing or Audit
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking, with a track record of systematically organizing, comparing, and evaluating various aspects of a situation to identify key information.
• Proven ability to perform assessments of the control environment, identifying control coverage gaps and verifying the proper design and implementation of controls.
• Experience in coordinating activities across multiple departments, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage a team if required.
• Proficiency in utilizing Project Management methodologies, tools, and techniques to lead and manage aspects of the project management lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), OFAC, and Sanctions is a plus.
• Background in auditing and understanding of internal controls.