IP Tech Risk and Controls Director

Next Frontier Capital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site clinics

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Tech Risk & Controls Director in Infrastructure Platforms to shape and implement the firm's technology risk management strategy, aligning with regulatory obligations and industry best practices.

You will lead risk identification, governance, and cross-functional collaboration with product owners, regulators, and auditors to strengthen resilience and drive strategic risk initiatives across the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology risk management, information security, or related field.
• Experience with risk management frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements in finance.
• Proven ability to lead large cross-functional teams and communicate with senior executives.
• Experience in data security, risk assessment, reporting, and control governance.
• Structured, results-oriented approach with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies and policies.
• Lead risk events, reporting, and action plans; counsel stakeholders on security obligations.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, auditors, and cross-functional leads for compliance.
• Provide governance insights into controls, issue tracking, and overall risk posture.

Skills

Technology risk management

Information security

Executive communication

Leadership of large teams

Regulatory compliance

Tools

GRC platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Join a role that's central to our technological resilience, offering a unique opportunity to shape the firm's tech risk strategy and enhance industry compliance.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Director in Infrastructure Platforms, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the firm's technology risk management strategy. Leveraging your advanced knowledge and expertise in technology-risk disciplines, you will identify, oversee, and mitigate compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and regulators, to develop and maintain a comprehensive view of the technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your ability to make calculated decisions, manage large teams, and drive strategic projects will be crucial in ensuring the firm's adherence to regulatory obligations and industry best practices. Your work will contribute to the long-term success and resilience of the organization in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement technology risk management strategies, policies, and processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and drive strategic projects and initiatives to enhance the firm's technology risk management capabilities, in line with industry best practices and the firm's standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify and elevate emerging and upstream technology risk through execution of the Firm’s management framework tools, including risk event management, reporting, and action plan tracking, and provide expert counsel to stakeholders and constituents regarding their security obligations, facilitating acceptable outcomes
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including key cross-functional team leads, regulators, and auditors, to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards
• Manage reporting and governance of overall controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, etc., providing insight to senior leaders into effectiveness of controls and inform governance work

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on managing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial industry
• Proven ability to lead large teams, manage cross-functional projects, influence executive-level strategic decision-making, and effectively translate technology insights to business strategy in communications with senior executives
• Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Outcome-driven and structured approach: ability to simplify complexity into clear priorities, repeatable cadences, and measurable deliverables; precise written and verbal communication suitable for senior leader and governance forums

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Executive presence and sound judgment, balancing strong partnership with adherence to firm standards; credibility across technology and control communities
• Experience with risk management tools, GRC platforms, and data analytics preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM) are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge and experience leading data security, risk assessment & reporting, and control evaluation, design, and governance, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies

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 Global Technology Infrastructure group is a team of innovators who love technology as much as you do. Together, you’ll use a disciplined, innovative and a business focused approach to develop a wide variety of high-quality products and solutions. You’ll work in a stable, resilient and secure operating environment where you—and the products you deliver—will thrive.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.

Lead the strategic development and implementation of technology risk management within Infrastructure Platforms