Technology Risk & Controls Lead

JPMorganChase•Plano, TX

About The Position

Join our team to play a pivotal role in mitigating tech risks and upholding operational excellence, driving innovation in risk management. As a Tech Risk & Controls Lead in Chief Technology Office (CTO) at JPMorgan Chase , you will be responsible for identifying, and mitigating compliance and operational risks in line with the firm's standards. You will also provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to technology-aligned process owners, ensuring that implemented controls are operating effectively and in compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards. By partnering with various stakeholders, including Product Owners, Business Control Managers, and Regulators, you will contribute to the reporting of a comprehensive view of technology risk posture and its impact on the business. Your advanced knowledge of risk management principles, practices, and theories will enable you to drive innovative solutions and effectively manage a diverse team in a dynamic and evolving risk landscape.

Requirements

5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or related field, emphasizing risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
10 + years of experience in Security and /or Risk Management and / or Corporate Technology with an aptitude in application and platform security
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate and present security risk concepts with business and technology partners.
Strong personal leadership, collaboration, bias for action and experience working within fast paced, complex and high performing Digital/Agile/Scaled Agile teams
Strong analytical skills including solving and communicating complex problems, data analytics, measurement and reporting needed to drive continuous improvement.
Familiarity with risk management frameworks, industry standards, and financial industry regulatory requirements
Proficient knowledge and expertise in data security, risk assessment & reporting, control evaluation, design, and governance, with a proven record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies
Exceptional knowledge of the firm’s Operational Risk Systems of Record
Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level strategic decision-making and translating technology insights into business strategies for senior executives

Nice To Haves

CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or similar industry-recognized risk and risk certifications are preferred
Preferable experience working in regulated industries, in particular leveraging technology standards, frameworks, compliance, and industry recognized best practice / standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, PCI, SOC)
Preferable Certification in Public Cloud Technology from one of the major Cloud Service Providers (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Architect, Google Cloud Architect)
Preferable experience working in a matrix management model across globally diverse, virtual teams to deliver strategic initiatives and commitments, ideally leveraging product and Agile principles.

Responsibilities

Ensure effective identification, quantification, communication, and management of technology risk, focusing on root cause analysis and resolution recommendations
Build and cultivate a proactive risk management culture through partnership and collaboration with CTO risk, control and technology teams to deliver customer value and improve security posture of the firm.
Develop and maintain robust relationships, becoming a trusted partner with LOB technologists, assessments teams, and data officers to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and progress toward shared goals
Execute reporting and governance of controls, policies, issue management, and measurements, offering senior management insights into control effectiveness and inform governance work
Proactively monitor and evaluate control effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend enhancements to strengthen risk posture and regulatory compliance
Ensure technology risks and control gaps are fully assessed, acknowledged, registered and correctly treated (risk assess and approve findings/treatments, breaks, uplift programs, CORE items)
Oversee of process management, risk assessment structure for CTO
Owns effective product line interactions with CTC Assurance, Audit, Compliance, and CCOR
Owns proactive product line control reviews & to develop/enhance increased risk telemetry for all risk management personas
Provides line of sight of emerging technologies and view into how fit into current risk posture and control framework of CTO