Associate - Technology Risk and Controls Test Sr Specialist
JPMorgan Chase — Bengaluru, BENGALURU
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Job Description
Job summary:
As an Associate - Compliance and Operations Risk Test Senior Specialist, your deep understanding of risk management and control evaluation will be instrumental in identifying and mitigating risks, thereby enhancing compliance and operational risk management. Your expertise in test execution with precision and accountability will ensure the seamless delivery of quality outcomes, ensuring alignment with the firm's highest risks. You will be responsible for assessing the control environment, identifying gaps, and driving remediation efforts to mitigate risk. Your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills will be crucial in breaking down complex business objectives into manageable tasks and activities. Your role will be integral in ensuring a cohesive and efficient testing framework, contributing to the seamless delivery of quality outcomes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Understand and evaluate the assigned function's control environment with proven experience in assessing the adequacy, effectiveness and design of controls to ensure alignment with SOX, other regulatory frameworks & with the firm's risk priorities.
- Execute the testing processes with precision and accountability to assess the control environment, identify gaps and prepare robust documentation including process documents, process flows, and overview documents that support testing conclusions.
- Collaborate with Process/Control Owner, cross functional teams on testing schedule, obtain walkthrough of the process, document process changes, evidence gathering, analysis of potential issues and facilitate timely reporting.
- Play key role in issue validation, action plan quality and closure discipline by partnering with control owners to ensure remediation aligns with risk acceptance and compliance expectations.
- Lead walkthrough and other meetings with business owners fostering collaboration across engagements with minimal oversight.
- Read and interpret policies/standards/procedures to ensure accurate implementation of compliance requirements while continuously improving control evaluation methodologies and interpreting control ratings & metrics to strengthen the firm's compliance and operational risk management framework.
- Propose and implement improvements to current testing methods, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the firm's risk management.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in technology, finance, or related field; or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 4 year of work experience in controls testing, audit, operational risk management within a technology risk & control environment
- Deep and broad understanding of cybersecurity and technology associated risks.
- Subject matter expert in areas such as GRC, Identity and Access management, Data Protection, Software development, Technology Resiliency, Networking and Cybersecurity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in advanced analytical thinking and problem solving skills particularly in regard to analyzing large data sets to identify exceptions or patterns and evaluating various aspects of a situation to identify key information.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with key stakeholders and collaborate with business & functional experts to recognize risks and gaps.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills - ability to remain flexible and productive through shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence business leaders in a meaningful and actionable manner.
- Demonstrated expertise in MS Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint highly recommended.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree with at least 4+ years’ experience, preferably in technology risk management
- CRISC / CISA certification desirable
- Audit & control testing background / experience.
- Comfortable using Intelligent solutions like Alteryx, Tableau to support testing activities or metrics reporting.
- Ability to innovate, challenge the status quo and identify automation opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility criteria for the Associate - Technology Risk and Controls Test Sr Specialist job at JPMorgan Chase?
Eligibility typically includes the qualifications and experience outlined in the job description above, with around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience expected for this role.
What are the primary responsibilities of a Associate - Technology Risk and Controls Test Sr Specialist at JPMorgan Chase?
The key responsibilities for this role are detailed in the Key Responsibilities section above, covering the core duties expected of a Associate - Technology Risk and Controls Test Sr Specialist at JPMorgan Chase.
Is prior experience required for this position?
This role requires around 0-5 Years years of relevant experience, as specified in the job listing. Please refer to the Qualifications & Experience section above for full details.
What skills are important for this role?
Skills relevant to this position are outlined in the Qualifications & Experience section above. In general, strong communication, domain knowledge, and the ability to meet role-specific targets are valued across similar BFSI positions.
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