EMEA Technology Audit Director – Infrastructure Platforms

at  JPMorgan Chase Co

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position reports to the Managing Director of Infrastructure Platforms (IP) Technology Audit and is responsible for the management of audit delivery for IP Technology audits. Infrastructure Platforms is responsible for designing, building and operating a diverse and complex set of infrastructure platforms and services including but not limited to cloud technology, compute, databases, mainframe, storage, networks.
As an Internal Audit Executive Director in Technology Audit team, you will partner closely with the IP corporate function team and other 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 IP portfolio. You will lead regional coverage of IP and components of the global portfolio and provide oversight of the technology audit coverage for IP.
Our Internal Audit group is an independent function accountable to the Audit and Examining Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. Internal Audit is comprised of more than 1,000 auditors, located in key locations across the globe, and is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across the firm’s lines of business.
As an Technology Audit Director within the Infrastructure Platforms Technology Audit Team, you will develop and execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, oversee and perform audit testing, and participate in applicable control and governance forums. This position is ideal for an individual that has knowledge of various technologies, operating systems, databases and network components, including in cloud-based environments, as well as the audit and risk skills to be able to effectively lead global technology audits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Extensive internal or external technology auditing experience, or relevant technology risk and control management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technology or related field.
• Recognized system security certification (CISA, CISM, CISSP etc.) and other technology certifications.
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering technology risks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex and sensitive issues to senior management and strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with senior business and control partners
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a keen interest in learning; effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability as well as flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution preferred.

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.

• 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 Infrastructure Platforms corporate function
• Articulating complex issues and themes to senior level stakeholders, and presenting audit issues to risk and control committees
• 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.
• Monitoring key risk indicators, significant change activities and escalating emerging issues
• 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
• Setting standards for efficient and achievable management of resources, schedules, and budgets
• Managing talent and key processes such as recruitment and annual performance reviews