Technology Risk and Controls Lead

Job Description

The Technology Risk and Controls (TRC) Change and Transformation function provides Framework and Execution Services to TRC, enabling our teams to proactively, effectively and energetically ‘protect the firm’ by driving TRC transition to its target operational state as defined by the Chief Control Manager. While working alongside a world-class team of technology experts, you'll partner with one or more disciplines, lines of business, regions and locations. Specifically you will be supporting the Change and Transformation Director in:

• Designing and operationalizing Frameworks and Processes that enable TRC Leadership:
  • To define TRC strategy, prioritize this strategy into a structured executable portfolio of work and create objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure the performance
  • To ensure the effective management of investments. Activities include measuring and reporting performance against prioritised TRC OKRs, financial and headcount planning, and executive management reporting (e.g. Quarterly Business Review - QBR) 
  • To proactively manage the delivery risk associated with prioritised TRC Change The Bank (CTB) OKRs. Activities include initiative management (e.g. plan management, agile ceremonies), reporting (e.g. CIO Operational Review Reporting); and initiative closure
  • To assess the maturity of the Control Management Framework (CMF) for emerging technologies and engage in activities that address risks/ issues associated with its accuracy and completeness, thereby reducing risk associated with these technologies (e.g. AIML/ Cloud)
• Providing transparent and comprehensive communications and reporting of TRC strategy (including progress, blockers/ risks, change) to stakeholders (internal and external) to (for example) build awareness, facilitate understanding, foster engagement and facilitate change
• Connecting competing GRC priorities and initiatives to gain convergence; highlighting future state road-maps
• Engaging and supporting stakeholders across Global Technology, 2nd and 3rd lines of defences and our regulators 

Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strategic and visionary, can simplify complex matrix to ensure work stays aligned with the vision for the transformed business
• Strong leadership skills with exceptional communication and presence, ability to keep the end goal in mind
• Advanced knowledge of multiple IT control and project management practices and experience working across large environments
• Skilled negotiator with the ability to collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals throughout the firm to accomplish common goals
• Strong analytical skills including solving and communicating complex problems, data analytics, measurement and reporting needed to drive continuous improvement
• Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, risk and control assessments, regulatory compliance, risk and control governance and metrics, and issue management
• Proactively monitoring Key Risk/ Performance Indicators to identify non-compliance and assist in remediation 
• Strong product governance or general governance experience
• Collaborate on internal and external technology audits, Operational Risk Management deep dives and testing, and the ability to advocate on behalf of subject matter experts

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.