Senior Lead - Compliance and Operational Risk Testing

JP Morgan Services India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Compliance and Ops Risk Test Senior Lead (Vice President) to lead complex testing efforts within the Testing Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. You will oversee substantive tests, mentor junior testers, and collaborate with management to align risk testing with strategic goals.

The role requires deep knowledge of risk management, controls, and testing methodologies, with a track record of data‑driven decision making and cross‑functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in Financial Services with 7 years in executing and managing testing within a risk and control environment.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical thinking with data‑driven decisions.
• Experience in conducting in-depth control evaluations and identifying coverage gaps.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and coordinate across departments with a focus on risk control.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex substantive tests as Tester‑in‑Charge, including pre‑planning and review support.
• Provide coaching and oversight for junior testers to ensure high‑quality test execution.
• Serve as trusted advisor to management with risk and product testing expertise, guiding issue vetting and stakeholder management.
• Drive non‑BAU initiatives and special projects, support test staffing and automation opportunities.
• Support regulatory engagement by drafting responses and representing the TCoE in internal forums.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Control evaluations

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Graduate

Job description

Compliance and Ops Risk Test Senior Lead - Vice President

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 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.

Experience Level Executive Level

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.