Payment Technology Risk and Controls Lead

Testing Site - JPMC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Tech Risk & Controls Lead to identify, mitigate, and govern technology risk across Cybersecurity and Technology Controls. You will work with Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators to ensure effective risk posture and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include leading root-cause analyses, building cross-functional partnerships, and delivering governance over controls and issue management to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in technology risk management, information security, or related area.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and financial industry regulations.
• Proven ability to influence executives and translate tech insights into business strategy.
• Experience building and governing risk controls and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify, communicate, and manage technology risk with root-cause analysis.
• Build trusted relationships with LOB technologists and data officers to enable collaboration.
• Govern controls, policies, issues, and measurements; provide senior-management insights.
• Monitor control effectiveness and advocate improvements to strengthen regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technology risk management

Information security

Regulatory requirements

Stakeholder communication

Executive decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science

Job description

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Cybersecurity and Technology Controls organization supporting Commercial and Investment Bank , you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related disciplines
• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred
• Experience in payments or financial services sector with deep understanding of payments processing is crucial.
• Familiarity with modern technology frameworks , APIs , microservices and SOA is advantageous.