Internal Audit Associate

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City is seeking an Internal Audit Associate to participate in planning, fieldwork and reporting, helping evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

You will engage with colleagues and stakeholders, receive immersive learning and coaching, and contribute to a culture of integrity and excellence while advancing your audit career.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience.
• Bachelor's degree (or related financial experience) in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of control design and operating effectiveness.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently execute audit testing and complete audit workpaper documentation.
• Adaptive to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit activities from planning to reporting by engaging with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate and report on the design and operating effectiveness of management's controls
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement
• Create and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, while providing independent challenge
• Accelerate your career development by participating in immersive learning, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Foster meaningful relationships with team members and a culture that encourages integrity, respect, excellence and innovation
• Remain up to date with evolving industry and regulatory developments impacting the firm
• Seek efficiencies in the audit process through automation

Skills

Audit experience

Internal control concepts

Audit testing

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Job description

On the Internal Audit Associate Team, you will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level in our industry-leading audit practice and accelerate your career development through hands‑on experience, immersive learning opportunities, and coaching.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in audit activities from planning to reporting by engaging with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate and report on the design and operating effectiveness of management's controls
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement
• Create and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, while providing independent challenge
• Accelerate your career development by participating in immersive learning, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Foster meaningful relationships with team members and a culture that encourages integrity, respect, excellence and innovation
• Remain up to date with evolving industry and regulatory developments impacting the firm
• Seek efficiencies in the audit process through automation

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• 2+ years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Bachelor's degree (or related financial experience) in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of control design and operating effectiveness
• Ability to effectively and efficiently execute audit testing and complete audit workpaper documentation
• Adaptive to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry is a plus
• CPA, CIA, CISA and/or Advanced Degree in Technology, Finance or Accounting
• Excel or Alteryx skills and experience with data analytics
• Specialized knowledge related to fiduciary risk, anti‑money laundering, model risk, or other areas of specialization is a plus.

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

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