Senior Tech Risk & Controls Leader

JPMorgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Tech Risk Assurance Lead in Plano, TX to mitigate technology risks and drive operational excellence within Cybersecurity Technology & Controls. You will identify, assess, and manage technology and cyber risks across systems, partnering with teams to implement robust controls and risk-based improvements.

The role requires strong regulatory acumen, experience with risk governance, and the ability to translate complex risk topics for both technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on tech risk assurance concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and managing technology and cyber operational risks within a large, complex organization.
• Technical proficiency in AI risk governance and data security, securing platforms, applications, and business processes with understanding of AI threats, mitigations, and defense mechanisms.
• Strong knowledge of technology control frameworks and risk management methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Proven ability to evaluate control effectiveness and translate technical risk findings into clear business impact narratives.
• Experience engaging with regulatory requirements and supporting audit or examination activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology risk assessments across systems and platforms, identifying risks and driving actionable remediation strategies.
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of technology controls, ensuring alignment with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional and cross-product teams to embed consistent risk management practices and foster a culture of shared accountability.
• Develop and maintain risk reporting frameworks that provide leadership with clear, data-driven insights into the firm’s technology risk posture.
• Monitor emerging technology threats and evolving regulatory developments, translating findings into proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate risk governance activities including risk committee preparation, issue tracking, and escalation management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the technology risk and controls program.
• Collaborate with audit, compliance, and second-line risk teams to support regulatory examinations and internal reviews.

Skills

Tech risk governance

AI risk governance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Tech Risk Assurance Lead in Plano, TX to mitigate technology risks and drive operational excellence within Cybersecurity Technology & Controls. You will identify, assess, and manage technology and cyber risks across systems, partnering with teams to implement robust controls and risk-based improvements.

The role requires strong regulatory acumen, experience with risk governance, and the ability to translate complex risk topics for both technical and non-technical