Risk & Control Tester - Testing Center of Excellence

Job Description
Join our team as a pivotal player in shaping the firm's risk management and security governance landscape! In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your expertise in risk identification and control evaluation to navigate complex challenges and elevate our risk posture. Your collaborative spirit and analytical prowess will drive the success of our Testing Center of Excellence, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards. Experience unparalleled career growth and development as you contribute to a team that values innovation and excellence. Be part of a forward-thinking company where your skills make a tangible impact!
As a Risk & Control Tester in the Testing Center of Excellence, you will play a crucial role in risk identification, control evaluation, and security governance. Your expertise will be instrumental in advising on complex situations and enhancing the firm's risk posture. Through collaboration and analytical skills, you will contribute to the Testing CoE's overall success and strengthen the firm's compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards.
Job responsibilities:

• Lead and manage control evaluations and end-to-end substantive testing activities, including planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Lead comprehensive control evaluations and substantive testing to independently assess the design and effectiveness of controls. 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.
• 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:

• A minimum of 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in risk management, assessment, control evaluations, or a related field, preferably within the financial services industry. Possess a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies, and communicate insights and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices. Ability to stay updated with evolving regulatory landscapes and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Exceptional ability to develop and communicate well-founded recommendations based on regulatory guidance and standards, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CCEP, CRCM, CRCMP, GRCP, or other industry-recognized risk and risk certifications preferred.
• A background in auditing and the ability to understand of internal controls is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS (Microsoft Suite) Office - Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of data analytical tools such as Tableau, Altryx or Pythyon is a plus.

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.
Our Compliance teams work globally across all lines of business to advise internal stakeholders on the impact of regulatory requirements and how to balance these with the firm's needs. Their diverse mandate means they also provide input on new business strategies, product lines, policies, training, operational processes, risk mitigation and control.