Control Manager - Senior Associate

Location: OH, United States

Job Family: Control Officers

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are a leading global financial services firm with operations spanning investment banking, consumer and community banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. As a Control Manager - Senior Associate in our Control Management team based in Ohio, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the firm's operations by performing ongoing analysis of the business' risk and control environment. Your primary focus will be to identify significant gaps and weaknesses, ensuring that controls are properly designed, implemented, and maintained to mitigate operational risks across our diverse business lines. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional passionate about risk management in the dynamic financial services industry, where you'll contribute to maintaining the integrity and compliance of one of the world's largest banks. In this role, you will collaborate closely with business leaders, risk partners, and compliance teams to conduct thorough assessments, including risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs), control testing, and issue remediation. You will monitor key risk indicators, analyze control effectiveness through data-driven insights, and support regulatory interactions with bodies like the OCC and SEC. By leveraging your expertise in financial regulations such as Dodd-Frank and Basel III, you'll help drive a robust control culture, recommending enhancements to processes that protect JP Morgan Chase from emerging threats like cyber risks, fraud, and operational disruptions. This hands-on position requires a proactive approach to escalating issues and fostering accountability within the organization. Joining JP Morgan Chase means becoming part of a supportive, innovative culture that values professional growth and work-life balance. You'll have access to cutting-edge tools and resources to excel in your role, while contributing to initiatives that impact millions of customers and clients globally. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to upholding the highest standards of risk management, this Senior Associate position offers an opportunity to advance your career at a premier financial institution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing analysis of the business unit's risk and control environment to identify gaps and weaknesses
• Ensure that controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively to mitigate operational risks
• Collaborate with business leaders and control partners to develop remediation plans for identified issues
• Perform control testing, including walkthroughs and substantive testing, to validate control effectiveness
• Monitor key risk indicators and escalate emerging risks to senior management
• Support regulatory examinations and internal audits by providing documentation and insights
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of risk and control self-assessments (RCSAs)
• Foster a strong control culture through training and awareness initiatives within the team
• Analyze trends in control failures and recommend process improvements across JP Morgan Chase's operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, control functions, or internal audit within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements such as Basel III, Dodd-Frank, and OCC guidelines
• Proven experience in identifying and mitigating operational risks in a banking environment
• Ability to analyze complex data and present findings to senior management
• Professional certification such as CRISC, CIA, or FRM

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Risk Management)
• Experience working at a large financial institution like JP Morgan Chase
• Knowledge of JP Morgan's internal control frameworks and risk assessment tools
• Prior involvement in control testing and remediation projects in investment banking or consumer banking divisions

Required Skills

• Risk assessment and control design expertise
• Data analysis using tools like Excel, Tableau, or SQL
• Regulatory compliance knowledge in financial services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Project management proficiency for remediation initiatives
• Attention to detail in control testing and documentation
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platforms
• Critical thinking for identifying control gaps
• Report writing and presentation skills for executive audiences
• Adaptability to evolving regulatory landscapes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of operational risk frameworks
• Interpersonal skills for building control partnerships

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications
• Employee stock purchase plan and access to financial wellness resources
• On-site fitness centers and wellness programs at JP Morgan Chase locations
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work options in Ohio offices

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.