Tech Risk & Controls Lead - Third-Party Risk

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Third Party Risk to identify, assess, and mitigate technology and vendor risks impacting our operations.

You will partner with product teams, vendors, and business controls managers to ensure robust controls aligned with regulatory expectations. Join a dynamic Corporate Technology Risk and Controls team where you will drive risk assessments, deliver dashboards, and report risk posture to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Formal training or certification in tech risk and controls.
• 7+ years in third-party risk management or related disciplines; bachelor’s degree required.
• Knowledge of OCC, FFIEC, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Experience using enterprise AI for risk workflows with strong validation habits.
• Ability to review AI-assisted risk summaries for security and regulatory alignment.
• Proven ability to translate risk insights to executive-level decisions.
• Experience in a highly regulated financial services environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify, and communicate technology risk with root-cause analysis and remediation guidance.
• Strengthen third-party risk assessment and control environments; advise on control implementation.
• Perform third-party risk assessments and contract deviation reviews across applications.
• Liaise with application teams, vendors, risk and governance leads to foster collaboration.
• Prepare reports and metrics on risk trends and program effectiveness for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor residual risks, findings, and control effectiveness; propose enhancements.
• Leverage AI capabilities to accelerate evidence synthesis and executive-ready reporting.

Skills

Third-party risk management

Cybersecurity

Technology risk

Regulatory compliance

AI in risk reporting

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Master's degree in Information Security or related field

Job description

Job Description

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

As aTech Risk and Controls Lead - Third Party Riskat JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Risk and Controls team, you will be at the forefront of identifying, assessing, and mitigating technology and third-party risks that impact the firm's operational resilience. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, partnering with product owners, third-party vendors, and business control managers to ensure that controls are operating effectively and in alignment with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. Your work will directly shape the firm's risk posture and contribute to a culture of proactive, data-informed risk management. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful change in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape while growing your expertise alongside a collaborative, high-impact team.

As a Tech Risk and Controls Lead - Third Party Risk at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Risk and Controls organization, you will be responsible for leading third-party risk assessments and strengthening the firm's control environment across a broad portfolio of applications. You will bring advanced knowledge of risk management principles to drive innovative solutions, influence strategic decisions, and deliver comprehensive reporting on technology risk posture to senior stakeholders. Your ability to translate complex risk insights into actionable business strategies will be essential to the success of the team and the firm.

Job 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Professional certification such as Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)


• Experience working in a highly regulated industry, such as financial services or healthcare


• Experience conducting AI and machine learning technology risk assessments


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  Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field