Substantive Tester Lead Vice President

At JP Morgan Chase, we offer a dynamic environment that fosters career growth and values your contributions to our success.

As a Substantive Tester Lead Vice President within our Risk Management team, you will be instrumental in identifying risks, evaluating controls, and governing security. Your leadership and analytical abilities will be vital in providing guidance on complex scenarios and enhancing the firm's adherence to regulatory requirements and industry norms.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and manage control evaluations and end-to-end substantive testing activities, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.


• Independently assess the design and effectiveness of controls within Asset & Wealth Management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.


• Foster collaboration with Compliance and Operational Risk Officers, developing detailed test scripts and facilitating issue discussions.


• Utilize advanced critical thinking skills to evaluate high-risk business processes and identify potential areas for improvement.


• Proactively assess and monitor risks, implementing strategies to mitigate identified risks effectively.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design and effectiveness of controls, driving initiatives to enhance the business control environment.


• Develop and execute robust control test scripts, identifying control weaknesses and recommending practical solutions.


• Document test steps and results comprehensively, ensuring transparency and accountability.


• Lead meetings with business owners, delivering testing results and supporting sustainable control enhancements.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in risk management, assessment, or control evaluations within the financial services industry.


• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and communicate insights clearly to senior stakeholders.


• Proficient knowledge of risk management frameworks and best practices.


• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities.


• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Professional certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISSP, or CISA are preferred.


• Background in auditing and understanding of internal controls.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.


• Knowledge of data analytical tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, or Python is a plus.