Testing Center of Excellence - Payments Controls Testing Lead - Managing Director

Job Description
The newly formed firmwide Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE) is an essential part of our Firm's commitment to ensuring, through compliance and control testing, that we maintain a strong risk and control environment. Working closely with our partners across Risk Management, Compliance, Operational Risk and Control Management, our goal is to provide insights and opportunities to our business owners to help maintain a strong risk and control environment in support of their business delivery.
The TCOE brings together regulatory, process and control expertise across the globe into one firmwide organization focused on shared best practices, the development of innovative processes and tools, and committed to the continued advancement of the Firm's Risk and Control framework.
The CIB Payments Controls Testing Lead oversees a global team of individuals who execute a number of testing techniques focused on adherence to laws, rules, and regulations, end to end process execution reviews, evaluation of control design and performance.
Job Responsibilities

• Lead the testing team effort in assessing and monitoring compliance and operational risks, ensuring compliance with firm standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead and develop the Payments TCOE team and deliver testing plan.
• Partners with key stakeholders in Business units to perform control evaluations, monitoring and testing efforts across multiple business groups, technology domains, and operational functions to identify control gaps as well as opportunities for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
• Recruit, develop and retain top risk and control talent.
• Guide team in execution of risk-based control testing and substantive reviews.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to a global team of professionals, serving as leader to the organization.
• Collaborating with other business testing leads to ensure consistency and identify integration points.
• Navigate regulatory and compliance landscape when defining assessment approach and strategy; ensure compliance assessment requirements across a complex regulatory environment are addressed through testing results.
• Participate in TCOE improvements and transformation as the organization develops and matures during its early stages.
• Management of budget and headcount to ensure efficient delivery of quality results.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in Payments products, end-to-end business processes and controls.
• Solid experience or equivalent expertise in risk management, audit, compliance, control management or a related field with a strong understanding of industry standards.
• Sound proficiency in payments in banking industry.
• Proven track record in managing compliance, risk and controls at a senior level across multiple locations/regions.
• Experience in leading geographically diverse teams with a range of levels.
• Proven stakeholder management and ability to influence and drive at a senior executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations based on regulatory guidance and standards.
• Expertise in working with large sets of data and information to drive informed decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices
• Ability to effectively provide team guidance and set clear direction to manage competing priorities while driving focus on targeted execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in audit, compliance or control management
• Data analytical tools such as Tableau, Altryx or Python
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Risk & Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), or similar risk certifications.

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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.