Strategic Tech Risk & Third-Party Controls Lead

Aumni; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Third Party Risk to oversee risk assessment and control enhancement across a broad application portfolio. You will collaborate with product teams, vendors, and governance leads to strengthen the risk posture and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will drive reporting on technology risk posture, leverage AI capabilities for evidence synthesis, and mentor teams in risk-based decision making within a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification on tech risk and controls concepts.
• 7+ years of experience in third-party risk management, cybersecurity, technology risk, or related disciplines, and/or a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Deep understanding of third-party risk management frameworks, cybersecurity controls, and regulatory requirements, including OCC, FFIEC, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities 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 with security, auditability, and regulatory expectations
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment and reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translate technology risk insights into business strategies for senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, with a focus on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Lead efforts to strengthen the firm's third-party risk assessment and control environment, identifying areas for improvement and advising on control implementation to mitigate thematic risks
• Perform third-party risk assessments and contract deviation reviews across a broad portfolio of applications within corporate functions throughout the application lifecycle
• Act as a liaison to application and product teams, third-party vendors, technology risk and controls, product security, business control managers, and governance, risk, and compliance leads to foster a collaborative approach to third-party risk management
• Prepare and deliver reports and metrics that provide insights into risk trends and program effectiveness, engaging with stakeholders to communicate the status of third-party cyber and technology risks
• Proactively monitor and evaluate residual risks, findings, and control effectiveness, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance
• Leverage enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate the synthesis of risk and control evidence and draft executive-ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data in accordance with sensitivity and security requirements

Skills

Tech risk

Third-party risk management

Cybersecurity

Regulatory knowledge

AI risk validation

Education

Bachelor's in Information Security / Cybersecurity / Risk Management

Master's in Information Security / Cybersecurity / Risk Management

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Third Party Risk to oversee risk assessment and control enhancement across a broad application portfolio. You will collaborate with product teams, vendors, and governance leads to strengthen the risk posture and ensure regulatory alignment.

You will drive reporting on technology risk posture, leverage AI capabilities for evidence synthesis, and mentor teams in risk-based decision making within a dynamic, high-impact environment.