Cloud Technology Audit - Executive Director

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Audit Director for Cloud Audit to lead risk-focused audits of its cloud environments. The role involves overseeing end-to-end cloud and AI-related audits, assessing control environments, and guiding remediation through strong stakeholder engagement.

You will provide SME insights on AI and cyber risks as AI adoption expands across product and technology domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience).
• Extensive cloud and AI experience.
• Good deep understanding of Generative AI and Agentic security risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the subject matter expert program for Cloud and AI audit capabilities within the department
• Drive end-to-end cloud audits in a risk focused manner and to a high standard in accordance with department and professional standards
• Support integrated reviews of AI and cyber related risks for the firms technology products and business applications.
• Provide industry perspectives on emerging cloud, AI, and agentic technology and cyber risks relevant to the firms technology environment.
• Engage in clear communication with stakeholders relating to the audit scope, risks and issues
• Evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the cloud control environment
• Analyze Risks and proactively identify the root-cause of issues with a view to providing recommendations for improvement where weaknesses are identified
• Finalize Audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment
• Drive communication of audit results and issues in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing to Audit management and senior stakeholders
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value, effective teamwork and innovative thinking

Job description

As a Audit Director within our Cloud Audit Team, you will play a pivotal role in assessing the adequacy of the control environments for our firm's cloud and AI environments. Your responsibilities will include supporting the subject matter expert program for Cloud audit capabilities within the department, conducting end-to-end cloud and product audits in a risk-focused manner, and ensuring high standards in accordance with department and professional standards. Additionally, you will also provide subject matter expertise on critical AI and cyber risks on cloud as the firm increases adoption of AI products and solutions.

Job responsibilities

• Support the subject matter expert program for Cloud and AI audit capabilities within the department
• Drive end-to-end cloud audits in a risk focused manner and to a high standard in accordance with department and professional standards
• Support integrated reviews of AI and cyber related risks for the firms technology products and business applications.
• Provide industry perspectives on emerging cloud, AI, and agentic technology and cyber risks relevant to the firms technology environment.
• Engage in clear communication with stakeholders relating to the audit scope, risks and issues
• Evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the cloud control environment
• Analyze Risks and proactively identify the root-cause of issues with a view to providing recommendations for improvement where weaknesses are identified
• Finalize Audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment
• Drive communication of audit results and issues in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing to Audit management and senior stakeholders
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value, effective teamwork and innovative thinking

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Extensive combined cloud and AI experience
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience)
• Good deep understanding of Generative AI and Agentic security risks such as prompt injection, data poisoning etc.
• Experience working with either threat modeling, risk assessing or auditing cloud technologies (AWS, Google and Azure), Generative AI/agentic systems and tool integrations (A2A, MCP)
• Recognized cloud security certification (CCSP, CCSK, AWS certifications etc.)
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner.
• Knowledge of system development life cycle concepts with an ability to quickly learn a complex, distributed computing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Also, good interpersonal skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, and influence change.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Degree and background in Technology
• Related professional certification such as CISA or CISSP

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. Audit Director, Cloud Audit to lead risk-focused audits of the firm's cloud environments