Compliance - Operational Risk Test Senior Lead - Vice President

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 realworld 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 Vice President, Compliance & Ops Risk Test Sr Lead within the GFCC Specialized Testing team, you will lead risk identification and control evaluation initiatives through managing comprehensive end-to-end substantive testing. Your role will encompass planning, executing, and reporting on all testing activities. Collaborating closely with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers, you will partner with various teams to continuously enhance our risk management frameworks and bolster a robust control environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage and conduct thorough control evaluations and substantive testing, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Independently assess the design and effectiveness of controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Develop and execute testing procedures, document test steps and results, and provide detailed compliance review reports.
• Identify the root causes of control weaknesses and recommend actionable solutions for remediation.
• Collaborate with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers on various engagements, including developing detailed test scripts and facilitating issue discussions.
• Lead meetings with business owners at various management levels to present findings and drive sustainable control enhancements.
• Proactively assess and monitor high-risk business processes, applying substantive testing techniques and advanced critical thinking skills.
• Ensure adherence to firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices by implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive initiatives to improve the Compliance and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE) application and support broader operational efficiency updates.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to document testing procedures, ensuring transparency and accountability in risk management practices.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in risk management, control evaluations, or related fields—within the financial services industry.
• Proven ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Deep understanding of risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional analytical skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

 

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Possess industry-recognized risk certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CCEP, CAMS, CRCM, CRCMP, GRCP, or similar.
• Experience with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), OFAC, and Sanctions is a plus.
• Background in auditing and a solid understanding of internal controls.
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, Python) is advanta

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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 to