Associate Operational Risk Mangement

Job Description

Employer Description

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Job Description 

Operational Risk Management is a key component of the Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) organization and works globally across all lines of business (LOB) and Corporate Functions (CF) providing oversight and challenge of the firm’s compliance, conduct and operational risk management activities executed by the LOBs/CFs.  Operational Risk is responsible for the design and execution of the CCOR Framework which includes establishing policies and standards that set forth the minimum requirements for LOBs/CFs regarding the identification, measurement, monitoring, management, and reporting of compliance, conduct, and operational risk.

As an Operational Risk Management Associate, you will work within the central Operational Risk Management team, providing direct support to the governance processes including the establishment and maintenance of standards, policies and guidance for LOBs/CFs.     

Responsibilities:

• Support Operational Risk Management governance activities including the review, updating and socialization of Standards that align to the requirement of the CCOR Framework.
• Analyze and review Operational Risk data to assess and measure the Operational Risk environment and make recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in thematic reviews on areas of high operational risk and/or emerging risks to identify potential control gaps. 
• Interact with the US Operational Risk Management teams, located cross region; it is critical that this candidate be able to work flexible hours. 
• Liaise with key stakeholders to gather inputs and feedback as it pertains to the operational risk standards and governance processes. 
• Work collaboratively with global team members across LOBs and Corporate Functions and participate actively in working groups.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for regional and global forums to promote business awareness of the outcomes of Operational Risk activities, and support Operational Risk engagement in regulatory deliverables. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, required; technical or business degree strongly preferred  
• 7+ years’ experience with a large financial institution (Compliance, Audit, Controls background) preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Very strong data mining and advanced analytics skills required utilizing MS Office Suite, e.g., Excel (advanced formulas, VBA), advanced PowerPoint skills, Tableau, etc. 
• Ability to analyze data effectively, distill insights / themes into easily understandable terms
• Established record of careful attention to detail with tasks 
• Self-starter who adapts to a fast paced and results driven environment and who is committed to put in the necessary time to meet deliverables and make escalations when appropriate 
• Possess a sense of urgency, proactive, intellectual curiosity, resourcefulness, excellent analytical, problem solving skills 
• Working hours 2:30 - 11:30 pm IST

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.