Testing CoE Test Manager - Vice President

Job Description
The newly established Testing CoE brings together skilled monitoring, testing, and evaluation experts from across the globe into one team 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.
As a Testing Manager within the Firmwide Testing CoE team, you will be involved in the Control & Substantive testing including SOX CCAP controls and Issue Validation process. Through collaboration and analytical skills, you will contribute to the broader Testing CoE's overall success and strengthen the firm's compliance with regulatory obligations and industry standards. The Testing Manager will support the newly established Control Management - Testing Center of Excellence (TCoE), as per the Monitoring & Testing Standards and Procedures.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead a team control evaluators to support risk/control testing and a series of monitoring and testing activities across the organization.
• Partners with business units to deliver control evaluations, monitoring and testing efforts within Compliance and Operation Risk Framework to identify control gaps as well as opportunities for effectiveness and efficiency improvements. These assessments will include coverage for other regulatory programs including SOX and CCAR.
• Guide team in control testing and substantive reviews through a risk-based method to determine potential exposure to the business and ensure the control testing is completed with the respective timelines
• 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.
• Collaborates with other Testing Leads/Managers within the TCoE to ensure consistency, identify integration points.
• Provide coaching on performance & development of the team
• Partner with business to identify control gaps as well as opportunities for effectiveness and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in meetings with business owners at various levels of management, deliver testing results and support sustainable control enhancements; recognize opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operational efficiency

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent job experience; CA / MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in risk management, assessment, control evaluations, or a related field with a strong understanding of industry standards
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills - able to work across groups (Audit, Controls and allied business groups), is collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about supporting internal / external stakeholders
• Proactive approach to problem solving, owning issues and having the determination to follow tasks/issues through and ability to develop structure and solve problems in a pragmatic and balanced way
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulations, and industry best practices
• Have an ability to effectively develop and communicate recommendations based on regulatory guidance and standards.
• Strong and progressive Auditing or Control Testing experience with current knowledge and understanding of Control testing methodology
• Ability to understand and interpret legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience developing test scripts, audit programs, or testing templates
• Proven analytical thinker with ability to identify, analyze and solve problems in a thoughtful manner, with diplomacy and professionalism
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required

Shift Timing: Mid-day (1pm -10pm IST)
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 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 Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
Control Management maintains a strong and consistent control environment through a joint accountability model that aligns managers with each function and region to mitigate operational risk. The team focuses on four areas: Control Design & Expertise, Risks & Controls Identification/Assessment, Issues & Control Deficiencies and Control Governance & Reporting.