Head of Audit - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead and participate on audit engagements from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• 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; 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
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls
• Implement and execute an effective program of continuous auditing for assigned areas, including monitoring of key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends
• Effectively manage teams where required, performing timely review of work performed and providing honest and constructive feedback
• Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums
• Champion a culture of innovation
• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience
• Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience) required
• CPA, CIA, and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• 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 understanding of the local regulation environment and knowledge of, and/or experience with, key regulatory legislation topics such as Basel III and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management and influence change
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong partnership with senior business and control partners
• Strong analytical skills particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Proven ability to multi task as well as assess and change priorities
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, strong interest in learning, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability
• Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment
• Willing to travel as needed