What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Audit Associate - Commercial & Investment Banking position at JPMorgan Chase?
We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Associate to join our Commercial & Investment Banking Compliance Internal Audit team. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's governance and operational excellence!
As a Senior Associate, you will lead all aspects of the audit lifecycle including, planning, fieldwork, reporting, validation and continuous monitoring. The role is highly visible and also offers you exposure to senior executives outside of Internal Audit across the bank.
Job responsibilities
- Plan, execute and document audit activities, including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure
- Work closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and reporting them timely to Audit management and business stakeholders
- Recognize the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; you must be disciplined in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy
- Partner with stakeholders, business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention), external auditors, and regulators establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence
- Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment through developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls
- Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning
- Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies
- Stay up to date with industry trends to identify opportunities for game changing innovations or strategic partnerships
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities
- 5 years of internal or external auditing experience or relevant business experience
- Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience)
- Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution
- 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
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners
- Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues persuasively
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced technology and data-driven methods to streamline work, improve quality, and deliver faster, more consistent outcomes
- Ability to work independently and in teams, sharing information and supporting colleagues
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
- Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities
- Advanced Degree in relevant discipline
- Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firm and/or internal audit department in financial services industry
To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).