Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Cloud Services

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Tech Risk & Controls Lead within Corporate Technology to identify and mitigate risk, ensuring controls are effective and compliant. You will provide senior-level guidance and partner with product owners, control managers, and regulators to portray a comprehensive risk posture.

The role demands strong expertise in risk management principles and the ability to lead a diverse team through evolving risk landscapes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technology risk management, information security, or related field.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and financial industry regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in data security, risk assessment, reporting, and governance.
• Ability to influence executive-level decision-making based on technology insights.

Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify, communicate, and manage technology risk with root-cause analysis.
• Build trusted relationships with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers.
• Govern controls, policies, issue management, and governance reporting for senior management.
• Monitor control effectiveness and propose enhancements to regulatory compliance.

Skills

Technology risk management

Data security

Governance and controls

Executive communication

Education

CISM/CRISC/CISSP or similar risk certs

Job description

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Corporate Technology - Cloud Foundational Services Tech Risk and Tech Controls team, you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
• Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
• Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & 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 translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred