Internal Audit Practices Director - Quality Assurance

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced audit professional to join our Quality AssuranceAudit Practices team.

As an Audit Practices Director in Quality Assurance, you will assist the Head of Audit QA in driving positive change throughout the Audit Department globally and ensuring Audit remains a strategic asset of the Firm.

Internal Audit is an independent function at JPMorgan Chase that aims to enhance and protect the firm by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight. We work with every Line of Business and Corporate Function to assess the internal control processes that drive our global business — identifying areas of improvement to help safeguard the firm. Using cutting-edge audit technology, data, methodology and sound judgement, we bring a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls. We’re proud of our reputation for excellence, integrity and collaboration - our priorities of strong governance, transparency and strategic engagement, along with our people-first culture centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, teamwork, career progression and continuous learning, have helped us create a coveted workplace where everyone feels like they belong. Our global team is made up of more than 1,200 talented and passionate individuals in more than 20 countries around the world.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing, managing, and overseeing the delivery a risk-based QA plan including development of automated QA activities (Continuous QA) including use of Machine Learning.
• Contributing to the resolution of complex and time sensitive regulatory and audit issues
• Manage relationships within Audit Practices and Audit Management Teams
• Quality Assurance management reporting and metrics, articulating complex issues and themes to Chief Auditors and their Management Teams, and presenting audit issues to various forums including Audit Councils
• Staying current with evolving industry and regulatory standards, and analyzing impact to current audit practice
• Managing a team of resources including recruiting, developing, and retaining a team of highly skilled auditors
• Prioritizing diversity & inclusion by creating an environment where all team members can contribute to their full potential

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required
• Experience with Internal Audit methodology, standards, and regulations (e.g., IIA, OCC Heightened Standards and FRB 13-1) and application of concepts
• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by considering business and technology risks in an integrated manner. This includes strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the risks associated with audit execution deficiencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management, principally Chief Auditors and their Management Teams, and influence change.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong relationships with all stakeholders including IA Management and regulators
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability. This includes a proven ability to multitask as well as assess and change priorities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CPA, CIA, CFA, CFIRS and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years of experience managing teams across multiple locations including recruiting, developing, and retaining staff.