Executive Director- Technology Audit Director- International Consumer Banking

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Job Description

This position reports to the Audit Senior Director for Strategy & Growth Office (SGO) Technology Audit and is responsible for the management of Technology audit delivery for International Consumer Banking (ICB) and SGO Technology portfolio. This team is one of the innovative and fastest growing businesses undergoing significant development!

As an Internal Audit Executive Director in SGO Technology department, you will partner closely with the SGO Line of Business team and technology stakeholders to strengthen our organization. In addition, you will be responsible for managing ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution and continuous monitoring activities across the SGO technology portfolio. You will lead the portfolio and provide oversight of the technology audit coverage across technology stand alone activities as well as SGO/ICB business integrated activities

Internal Audit is an independent function at JPMorgan Chase that aims to enhance and protect the firm by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight. We work with every Line of Business and Corporate Function to assess the internal control processes that drive our global business - identifying areas of improvement to help safeguard the firm. Using cutting-edge audit technology, data, methodology and sound judgement, we bring a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls. We're proud of our reputation for excellence, integrity and collaboration - our priorities of strong governance, transparency and strategic engagement, along with our people-first culture centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, teamwork, career progression and continuous learning, have helped us create a coveted workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Our global team is made up of more than 1,200 talented and passionate individuals in more than 20 countries around the world.

Job responsibilities

• Developing, managing, and delivering risk-based audit plan, coverage and execution
• Performing detailed risk and control assessments to define the technology audit plan and coverage strategy across multiple technology control domains and SGO sub- lines of businesses and products
• Articulating complex issues and themes to senior level stakeholders, and presenting audit issues to risk and control committees
• Monitoring key risk indicators, significant change activities and escalating emerging issues
• Establishing and managing relationships with senior leaders, including serving as the key contact for stakeholders on technology audit and control related issues
• Staying current with evolving industry and regulatory changes, and analyzing impact to business strategies, objectives, processes, and compliance
• Setting standards for efficient and achievable management of resources, schedules, and budgets
• Managing talent and key processes such as recruitment and annual performance reviews
• Prioritizing diversity, equity, & inclusion and creating an environment where all team members are able to contribute to their full potential
• Guiding careers through impactful coaching, timely and actionable feedback and providing a supportive environment to enable team members to learn, grow and achieve their potential
• Partner with colleagues, stakeholders and the internal controls community to evaluate, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of control environment, governance and risk management processes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive experience with IT audits/control assessments, preferably in Retail Banking/ Financial Sector
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner
• Extensive experience of applying effective and innovative data analytics techniques to assess processes and controls against risk
• Experience working with and auditing cloud technologies (AWS, Google and Azure)
• Strong analytical skills particularly in assessing the probability and impact of a control weakness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change
• The ability to work effectively within a team, both locally and globally, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders, desire to learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
• Proven ability to multitask and deliver effectively under pressure, as well as the ability to assess and change priorities.
• Extensive experience on effectively leading and managing large complex technology audits.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Degree and background in Technology and/or Advanced Degree in Management Information Systems, Finance or Accounting
• Related professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CPA or CIA
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team's priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.