Tech Risk & Controls Associate - Cloud Platforms

Job Description
Job Description
Join our team to innovate in risk mitigation, leveraging your skills in a fast-paced, impactful environment.
As a Tech Risk & Controls Associate in Cloud Foundational Services (CFS) function, you will be a part of a team that supports the audits/assessment/attestations/regulatory exams conducted by Internal Audit teams (3 rd Line Of Defense (LOD)), Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) (2 nd LOD), External Auditors and Technology Governance, Risk & Controls (GRC).
You will support product/platform/service/process owners by leading and managing the engagements from beginning of the audit i.e. Planning Phase to the end i.e. Reporting Phase.
As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, making a tangible impact on technology risk and controls at the firm.
Job responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors technology risks, ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Supports implementation of effective controls in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Evaluates the effectiveness of existing controls, identifies gaps, and recommends improvements to mitigate risks and enhance the firm's risk posture
• Analyzes complex situations, provide advice on risk management strategies, and support the implementation of risk mitigation measures
• Leads and manages all audit/assessment engagements for CFS
• Performs control reviews and risk assessments for the processes owned by CFS
• Proactively identifies risks and periodic reporting of the same
• Supports process owners in managing operational risk and provides transparency to stakeholders
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of implemented controls, contributing to the recommendations for improvements and addressing gaps in risk management
• Communicates risk-related findings and updates to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk appetite

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field
• Experience in risk identification, assessment, and control evaluation, with a strong understanding of industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• In-depth knowledge on firm wide risk management and technology hygiene management tools
• Proficient in risk identification, assessment, and control evaluation, with a strong understanding of industry standards
• Exposure to risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Cloud Certifications, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or other industry-recognized risk certifications

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.