Tech Risk and Controls Associate

Join our team to innovate in risk mitigation, leveraging your skills in a fast-paced, impactful environment.

As a Tech Risk & Controls Associate within the Workplace Solutions team at J.P. Morgan Chase, you will be a part of a team that supports the implementation of risk mitigation strategies, controls and action plans for the firm. Working closely with the technology risk teams and cross-functional partners, you contribute your skills and insights to the continuous improvement of risk management methods. As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, making a tangible impact on technology risk and controls at the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring technology risks, ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, controls, and action plans for technology-aligned processes
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented controls, contribute to the recommendations for improvements and addressing gaps in risk management
• Communicate risk-related findings and updates to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and risk appetite

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience or equivalent expertise in technology risk management, information security, or a related field
• Expertise in information security domains, including access controls, technology resiliency, risk and control governance and metrics, incident management, secure systems development lifecycle, vulnerability management, third party risk management, data protection and infrastructure & cloud security.
• Proficient in risk identification, assessment, and control evaluation, with a strong understanding of, and exposure to, risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices (SOC1, SOC2, ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, DORA, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, and develop and execute risk mitigation strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of a specific business unit, while maintaining alignment with broader organisational goals
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders both within the business unit and across the larger organization.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with a track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex risk challenges.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Entry level security certifications such as Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or other industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP/CISM
• Experience with public Cloud Infrastructure security (Azure, AWS) would be a plus

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

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.