Third Party Security Assurance - Associate

Job Description
Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing supplier risk management and security standards. Make a meaningful impact by ensuring our partners meet the highest quality and compliance expectations. Collaborate with diverse business groups and help shape best practices in risk management. This is your opportunity to contribute to a global organization and develop your expertise in information security. Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and professional growth.
As an Third Party Security Assurance Associate in the Supplier Issue Management team, you help us maintain robust risk management and supplier oversight. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to review and validate assessment findings, ensuring our processes meet organizational standards. You will support business partners in resolving issues and contribute to process improvements. Together, we foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Job Responsibilities

• Review assessment findings for accuracy and compliance with organizational guidance
• Validate closure evidence provided by suppliers, including policies, procedures, and documentation
• Engage with internal stakeholders to address issue management queries
• Support business partners in resolving findings through action plans and risk acceptance
• Liaise with business partners to ensure timely remediation of action plans and risk acceptances
• Manage the entire issue lifecycle, including identification, creation, modification, extension, and closure validation
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within supplier management
• Support internal education and share best practices with peers and colleagues
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the supplier risk assessment process
• Communicate effectively with senior management across various business groups
• Ensure all activities align with organizational standards and policies

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in information security, risk management, supplier management, information technology, or cyber security
• Understanding of supplier information technology and operational risk, as well as information technology control policies
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills for senior management audiences
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business groups
• Attention to detail in reviewing documentation and evidence
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Certification in Information Systems Audit or Risk and Information Systems Control
• Experience supporting internal education and best practices sharing
• Familiarity with supplier risk assessment processes
• Experience in validating closure evidence for compliance
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of global supplier management standards
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous learning

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.
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.
Global Supplier Services (GSS) manages the source-to-pay cycle, engaging with suppliers, negotiating contracts, conducting risk assessments and evaluating the customer experience. Global teams support sourcing, third party oversight, procurement and payment operations, supplier relationship management and customer experience.