Compliance and Ops Risk Test Senior Lead - Vice President

JPMorganChase; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Bengaluru seeks a Compliance and Operations Risk Test Senior Lead to strengthen our risk testing framework. You will lead end-to-end substantive tests, coach junior testers, and act as a trusted advisor to management on risk controls and testing strategies.

The role emphasizes deep analytical thinking, structured evaluation of complex issues, and alignment of testing with strategic firm goals within a dynamic testing center of excellence.

Qualifications

• Qualified graduate with at least 12 years in Financial Services and 7 years in testing within risk/control environments.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical thinking with data-driven decision making.
• Strong experience in control evaluations, identifying coverage gaps and testing effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex substantive tests as Tester-in-Charge.
• Coach and oversee junior testers to improve testing quality and capability.
• Advise management with deep product, testing and risk expertise; lead issue vetting and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive non-BAU initiatives and assist with test staffing and automation opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Testing leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Graduate degree relevant field

Job description

Job Description

If you're a strategic thinker who is passionate about driving solutions and mitigating risk, you've found the right team. As part of our dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate, ensuring our operations align with strategic goals.

Job Description

If you're a strategic thinker who is passionate about driving solutions and mitigating risk, you've found the right team. As part of our dynamic environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate, ensuring your operations align with strategic goals.

Job Summary

As a Compliance and Operations Risk Test Senior Lead in the Testing Center of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our compliance and operational risk management. You will be responsible for executing testing processes with precision and accountability, ensuring alignment with the firm's highest risks. Your deep understanding of principles, practices, and theories in risk and control testing will be crucial in identifying unmitigated risks and ensuring a cohesive testing framework. You will leverage your advanced analytical thinking and control evaluation skills to conduct in-depth evaluations of complex issues, and your proficient business acumen to align testing efforts with strategic goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex Substantive Tests as Tester-in-Charge, including pre-planning activities, pre-submission managerial review support, and limited/as-needed issue validations.
• Provide hands-on coaching and oversight for junior testers, driving upskilling and ensuring high-quality execution of tests under supervision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management by applying deep product, testing, and risk expertise, including leading issue-vetting discussions and supporting day-to-day stakeholder management.
• Drive team execution beyond BAU by leading special projects/initiatives, backing up the manager when needed, and supporting test staffing/assignments and automation opportunity identification/implementation.
• Support regulatory and audit engagement by helping draft responses to requests, preparing materials for regulatory forums, and representing the TCoE in internal forums as required.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Qualified graduate with minimum of 12 years experience in Financial Services industry with 7 years of relevant experience in executing and managing testing processes within a risk and control environment.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in analytical thinking, with a track record of systematically evaluating complex testing situations and making data-driven decisions.
• Proven experience in conducting in-depth control evaluations, identifying control coverage gaps, and assessing control effectiveness.
• Experience in leading diverse teams, with a focus on planning and organizing activities across different parts of a department.
• Advanced proficiency in risk management and controls, with a history of making sound decisions in the best interest of the firm according to risk management practices and policies.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Control Management maintains a strong and consistent control environment through a joint accountability model that aligns managers with each function and region to mitigate operational risk. The team focuses on four areas: Control Design & Expertise, Risks & Controls Identification/Assessment, Issues & Control Deficiencies and Control Governance & Reporting.