Compliance - Technology Operational Risk Management Officer - Associate

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Technology Operational Risk Associate, you will work within the Compliance, Conduct, and Operational Risk (CCOR) team to collaborate with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Lines of Defense (LOD) to assess and evaluate data risks to the JP Morgan Chase technology estate.  As an associate you will need to have familiarity and experience with current technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies.  This includes knowledge of identifying and mitigating data risks, designing robust data architectures, and applying data science techniques to extract insights.

The Compliance Conduct and Operational Risk Technology& Cybersecurity (CCOR Tech & Cyber) is a firm-wide group within Risk Management with oversight responsibility for the implementation of the JPMC Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF) for Global Technology and Cybersecurity.  Tech & Cyber ORM provides an independent view of Technology & Cyber risks to the firm’s management and Board of Directors.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform deep inspection of specific technologies in targeted processes or firm-wide evaluation.
• Execute monitoring or testing of key data security controls across multiple applications and infrastructure.
• Keep abreast of current cyber trends, vulnerabilities, and emerging technologies.
• Perform significant event reviews.
• Assess technology risk management and controls across the bank 
• Understand third party risks as related to specific technology area of expertise.
• Assess impact of threats and vulnerabilities on JPMC technology portfolio. 
• Participate in the review of the evolving data risk for technology.  
• Work with appropriate technology areas to identify potentially elevated risk concentrations globally and perform assessments of the corresponding inherent risks and mitigating controls. Recommend any adjustments required to meet JPMC policy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• BS/BA degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience in technology development or a related area. 
• Familiarity with current technologies, programming languages, and development methodologies is essential. 
• A solid grasp of data risk, data architecture, and data science is highly desirable. This includes knowledge of identifying and mitigating data risks, designing robust data architectures, and applying data science techniques to extract insights. 
• Proven ability to anticipate and identify risks and effective mitigants.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, inquisitive nature and comfort challenging current practices
• Confidence to take ideas forward and to challenge others, where appropriate
• An outstanding ability to communicate effectively and confidently (both oral and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills – and ability to interact with colleagues at all levels in a peer-like way, and achieve goals without direct control over resources
• Work well in an unstructured environment with the ability to adapt quickly to change
• Proven ability to execute and deliver results

Preferred Qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple deliverables
• Openness to an environment of active developmental feedback from peers
• A track record demonstrating a high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership 
• Proficient in Microsoft Products
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency

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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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