JP Morgan Chase - Associate - Audit

The JPMorgan Chase Audit Department is accountable to the Audit and Examining Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. The global Audit Department has in excess of 1,000 Audit officers.

The Corporate & Investment Banking ( CIB) is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and wholesale payments.

Wholesale Payments provides cash management, liquidity, commercial card, foreign exchange and escrow solutions to clients across the world. Teams are constantly innovating, using the latest technology and data analytics to deliver specialized solutions to help clients grow and streamline their businesses. The organization combines four lines of business: Merchant Services, Treasury Services, Commercial Card and Trade Finance to help clients manage working capital and increase operational efficiency.

The Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across all of the CIB businesses. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage, which is performed and managed by a global team of integrated business and technology audit specialists.

The Corporate Center CIB Audit Team based in Mumbai, provides audit coverage across operations for these Wholesale Payments businesses in India and Philippines.

Position Description:

The Associate role is for an experienced Audit professional to join the Audit Team based in Mumbai as part of the CIB Audit Team in Corporate Center reporting to the Audit lead in Mumbai. The individual will participate and partner with teams to execute audits of the CIB Wholesale Payments operations. This will involve ensuring appropriate audit coverage, participating in the planning and execution of CIB audits, and maintaining effective relationships with key business stakeholders.

Applicant must be a mature and experienced professional who possesses strong auditing skills, knowledge of key regulations and current regulatory developments relevant to CIB and a strong understanding of internal control systems within a financial institution. In this role, the individual will be exposed to audits across the Wholesale Payments lines of business in addition to other operational support functions as required. The applicant should be a strong team player and be good in multi-tasking, and able to work under pressure in a dynamic business environment Responsibilities.

- Execute audits efficiently, including risk assessment, audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure. Ensure audits are completed timely and within budget

- Assess the control environment of CIB businesses, with a view to providing recommendations to management for improvement where weaknesses are identified

- Work closely with regional/global CIB Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders

- Identify risks and prioritize audit work as part of a risk based audit program in close partnership with the wider Audit team

- Keep abreast of evolving regulatory changes and market events impacting the wholesale businesses and ensure appropriate audit coverage.

- Communicate audit issues and results effectively in both verbal and written form, and be able to influence effectively

- Establish and manage strong working relationships with key stakeholders in the CIB organizations

- Foster a business climate and culture that encourages integrity, respect, diversity, excellence and innovation

Qualifications:

- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline and/or other relevant professional qualifications, e.g. CA, CPA, CAMS

- At least 4 years audit or relevant compliance/regulatory experience, within a financial services organization, major accounting firm or regulatory body

- Good understanding of internal control concepts within Markets or Securities Services

- Quick learner and ability to work with large data and use latest technology

- Ability to carry out complex tasks under time pressure

- Proven ability to Influence and build strong working relationship with key stakeholders

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a persuasive manner

- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability

- Strong ability to multi-task and effective under pressure

- Ability to lead audits, manage projects and participate in audit assignments in a team environment

- Works well individually and in teams, shares information and supports colleagues

- Be flexible and adaptable to dynamically changing work environments, including some travel to other countries as part of regional audit engagements. Ability to travel across region (up to 20%) .

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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