Tech Risk Assurance Lead

Job Description
Opportunity to shape risk culture and ensure technological safeguards in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
As a Tech Risk Assurance Lead at JPMorgan Chase within the Cybersecurity Technology and Controls, you will lead expert technical risk assurance and control oversight to ensure the firm's products and lines of business achieve their objectives while effectively managing risk. Utilizing your background in technology risk management, you will work with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate emerging risks and vulnerabilities. Your tactical and strategic decision-making will significantly impact the firm's operations, financial management, and public image. You will play a crucial role in fostering a robust risk culture and catalyzing continuous improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management policies, standards, and controls.
Job responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities in the Firm's processes, systems, and operations, developing risk mitigation strategies.
• 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.
• Advise stakeholders on risk management, controls development and adherence to mitigate risks.
• Proactively monitor key risk indicators, analyze control metrics, and offer insights on risk management effectiveness to senior management, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage with regulators, clients, and stakeholders on risk-related issues, provide necessary oversight, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on security concepts and 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field, with a focus on risk assessment and control evaluation.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO, FFIEC, GDPR)
• Proficient in data security, risk management & controls, security governance, and analytical thinking, with a track record of implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of data analytics and data literacy.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certified Risk and Information Systems and Controls (CRISC) certification.

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
The Cybersecurity & Technology Controls group at JPMorganChase aligns the firm's cybersecurity, access management, controls and resiliency teams. The group proactively and strategically partners with all lines of business and functions to enable them to design, adopt and integrate appropriate controls; deliver processes and solutions efficiently and consistently; and drive automation of controls. The group's number one priority is to enable the business by keeping the firm safe, stable and resilient.
High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters. Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law). The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.