AI Tech Risk & Controls Lead

Next Frontier Capital; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Job summary

JPMorganChase & Co. in the United States seeks a Tech Risk & Controls Lead to oversee technology risk, controls governance, and regulatory compliance across core platforms. You will partner with product owners, control teams, and regulators to strengthen risk posture and drive assurance through AI-enabled risk insights.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and advancing secure, auditable processes in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technology risk management experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AI risk governance and data security.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in finance (FFIEC, GLBA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Use enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate synthesis of risk evidence and draft executive-ready reporting.
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements for senior management insights.
• Promote reuse-first, AI-assisted approaches to streamline control testing and action-plan management with auditability in mind.
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture.

Skills

Technology risk management

Cybersecurity

AI risk governance

Regulatory compliance

Data security

Risk assessment

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

CISM, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent

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 Core Foundational Platforms , 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 risk for a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving 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
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate synthesis of risk/control evidence and draft executive-ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted approaches to streamline recurring control testing and issue/action-plan management routines, ensuring human review and alignment to auditability and regulatory expectations
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness in a continuous manner, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Obtain 5 plus years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, cybersecurity, or a related field, with a focus on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Technical proficiency in AI risk governance, securing platforms, applications, and business processes with deep understanding of AI threats, mitigations, and defense mechanisms.
• 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 experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support technology risk and controls workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted risk summaries and recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and ensuring outcomes align to security, auditability, and regulatory expectations.
• 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

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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. Lead in managing tech risks and controls, ensuring compliance, security, and operational integrity in a dynamic risk landscape.