Tech Risk and Controls Lead (Cybersecurity Technology Controls Global Regulatory Assessments)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

Join JPMorganChase's Cybersecurity Technology Controls team, where your expertise in PCI compliance and regulatory assessments will directly protect one of the world's most trusted financial institutions. This is a high-visibility role where your work shapes the firm's security posture and compliance outcomes at scale.

As an Assessments & Exercises Vice President at JPMorganChase within the Cybersecurity Technology Controls Global Regulatory Assessments team, you will serve as the firm's PCI Subject Matter Expert, leading end-to-end Payment Card Industry (PCI) assessments in support of JPMC's Multi-Level PCI Compliance Validation efforts. You will partner with external assessors, internal control owners, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with PCI Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) frameworks. Your ability to bridge technical complexity with business clarity will be essential to delivering quality outcomes within established timeframes.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee and manage multiple concurrent PCI assessments in accordance with established methodology, frameworks, and firm standards, ensuring adherence to time-sensitive deadlines through effective project management and stakeholder coordination
• Capture, review, and analyze PCI-required documentation, ensuring quality and suitability that meets PCI Security Standards Council (SSC) requirements while exercising professional judgment on complex technical and compliance matters
• Partner with business leads, control owners, and PCI team members to determine and validate assessment scope, including people, processes, and technologies
• Collaborate strategically with external Qualified Security Assessors (QSAs) to facilitate assessment processes while ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Proactively monitor key risk parameters to identify non-compliance and support remediation efforts, including the development of compensating controls to address security, risk, and control gaps
• Provide guidance on remediation activities, ensuring appropriate resolution of issues, action plans, and control breaks, and support the closure verification process
• Develop and maintain strong business and technology relationships, serving as a trusted partner across diverse stakeholder groups
• Communicate risk and control findings to key stakeholders, develop actionable recommendations, and deliver accurate metrics and management reporting on a timely basis
• Leverage emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to enhance assessment efficiency, documentation quality, and risk identification processes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on assessments & exercises concepts and 10+ years applied experience
• Demonstrated expertise in technology risk and controls, risk-based consulting, risk assessments, audit, and regulatory activities, with specific emphasis on PCI Data Security Standards
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience across all domains of technology infrastructure and PCI DSS requirements, including implementation and oversight of technology risk and controls
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences at all organizational levels and influence without direct authority
• Proven experience in planning, coordination, and cross-functional execution, with the ability to deliver quality outcomes across teams and functions
• Detail-oriented professional with strong analytical, decision-making, planning, time management, and prioritization capabilities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience operating in environments heavily governed by compliance, regulatory, or risk-reduction controls, preferably within financial services
• Proficiency in reviewing, understanding, and evaluating technical and software documentation to assess control suitability
• Working knowledge of IT risk and process frameworks, including COSO, COBIT, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ITIL
• Knowledge of process-focused methodologies for IT-related activities such as Change Management, Incident Management, and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Demonstrated interest and practical application of artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance compliance and assessment processes
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations, balancing regulatory requirements with business realities to develop pragmatic, risk-informed solutions
   

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ABOUT US

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 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

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.