Associate, Compliance and Ops Risk Test Lead

Job Description

The Testing CoE (Center of Excellence) is an essential part of our company's commitment to maintaining a strong, consistent control environment through continuous, rigorous evaluation of control adequacy and effectiveness across the Firm.

As a Compliance and Operations Risk Test Lead in the Testing Center of Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our compliance and operational risk management. Your expertise in test execution will be crucial in managing and conducting precise and accountable tests, ensuring alignment with the firm's highest risks. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be key in identifying control coverage gaps and driving remediation of control issues. You will also be responsible for planning and organizing your own work, and potentially that of a team, while liaising and coordinating activities across various departments. Your role will be integral in ensuring a cohesive and efficient testing framework, contributing to the seamless delivery of quality outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to independently assess the design and effectiveness of controls for the assigned team. Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and external laws, rules, and regulations, while identifying necessary remediation actions. This includes developing and executing testing procedures, meticulously documenting results, drawing informed conclusions, making actionable recommendations, and distributing detailed compliance testing review reports.
• Proven ability to perform assessments of the control environment, identifying control coverage gaps and verifying the proper design and implementation of controls.
• Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers on various engagements. This includes developing detailed test scripts, facilitating issue discussions, participating in business meetings, and drafting comprehensive final reports to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to apply substantive testing techniques, thoroughly evaluating the effectiveness of high-risk business processes and identifying potential areas for improvement.
• Proactively assess and monitor risks, ensuring adherence to firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Implement strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to support the design and effectiveness of controls. Drive initiatives that enhance the business control environment through recommended updates to the Compliance and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE) application.
• Develop and execute robust control test scripts aimed at identifying control weaknesses, determining root causes, and recommending practical solutions to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Document test steps and results in a comprehensive and organized manner, ensuring sufficient support and justification for testing conclusions. Maintain a high standard of documentation to facilitate transparency and accountability.
• Lead meetings with business owners at various management levels, delivering testing results and supporting sustainable control enhancements. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's 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 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.

Skills Required

Analytical Thinking, Documentation, Test Execution, Regulatory Requirements, Problem-solving