Technology Risk and Control Lead

ENGINEERINGUK; North Carolina; On-site; USD 147,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Tech Risk and Controls Lead to drive the firm's technology risk management strategy.

You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks, and provide SME guidance to process owners to ensure controls operate effectively and in compliance with regulatory standards. You will collaborate with Application Owners, Product Owners, and Control Managers, develop analytics, report risk posture, and promote AI‑assisted controls while maintaining robust

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technology risk management or related field.
• Familiar with risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in resiliency, data security, risk reporting and governance.
• Experience using enterprise‑authorized AI to support risk workflows.
• Ability to translate technology insights into senior‑level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, quantify, communicate, and manage technology risk with root‑cause analysis.
• Lead technology audit engagements from planning to reporting with quality deliverables.
• Finalize audit findings and develop recommendations to strengthen controls.
• Use enterprise‑authorized AI to draft executive‑ready risk reporting and evidence.
• Engage stakeholders across Global Technology and regulators; collaborate with 2nd/3rd lines.
• Develop analytics to provide management with insights into emerging trends and risks.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify improvement opportunities.
• Promote AI‑assisted, reuse‑first approaches for testing and action planning.
• Build robust relationships with technologists and data officers for cross‑functional work.
• Monitor control effectiveness and identify gaps to strengthen risk posture.

Skills

Risk certs

Microsoft Office

JIRA/Confluence

Audit experience

Remediation leadership

Tech risk leadership

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Be an integral part of an agile team that's constantly pushing the envelope to enhance, build, and deliver top‑notch technology products.
As a Tech Risk and Controls Lead at JPMorgan Chase in Corporate - IP Foundational Services you will play a pivotal role in executing the firm's technology risk management strategy. you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating risks in line with the firm's standards. In this role 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. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including Application Owners, Product Owners and Control Managers.
In addition, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. With your knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories you will 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.
• Lead and participate on technology audit engagements, from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards, while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget.
• Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Uses enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate synthesis of risk/control evidence and draft executive‑ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity and security requirements
• Engaging and supporting stakeholders across Global Technology, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense and our regulators.
• Develop and maintain periodic analytics to provide management with full insight into emerging trends and key risks.
• Communicate audit findings to management, and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Promotes reuse‑first, AI‑assisted approaches to streamline recurring control testing and issue/action‑plan management routines, ensuring human review and alignment to auditability and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross‑functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals.
• 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 technology regulatory requirements.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in resiliency, data security, risk assessment & reporting, controls evaluation, design, execution and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities within the work environment 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 to security, auditability, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence management‑level strategic decision‑making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executive.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry‑recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Atlassian (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience an ex auditor within technology monitoring.
• Cybersecurity lead within remediation.
• Technology engineer who is risk focused and heavier on infrastructure/configuration domain.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the worldwide 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
Base Pay/Salary
Jersey City,NJ $147,250.00 - $200,000.00 / year

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