What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Manager, Vice President - Asset Management position at JPMorgan Chase?
We are on the lookout for a talented Audit Manager to join our Asset Management Internal Audit team. This is your opportunity to play a crucial role in enhancing our organization's governance and operational excellence!
As an Audit Manager within our Asset Management Internal Audit Team, you will execute the annual audit plan, manage audit engagements, perform audit testing and participate in control and governance forums.
Job responsibilities
- Lead and participate in audit engagements, including global audits, from planning to reporting. Ensure the production of quality and timely deliverables that meet both departmental and professional standards
- Finalize audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment as well as providing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
- Collaborate closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and report those issues in a timely manner to Audit Management and business stakeholders.
- Partner with stakeholders, including other control groups (such as risk management, compliance), external auditors, and regulators. Establish strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
- Effectively manage audit team members as required, performing timely reviews of audits and providing honest and constructive feedback to enhance team performance.
- Implement and execute an effective program of continuous auditing for assigned coverage areas, including monitoring key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends.
- Stay informed about evolving industry trends, external news, and regulatory changes affecting the financial and Asset Management industry, and analyze their impact on the business.
- Identify opportunities to drive efficiency within existing technical infrastructure through automation, while embracing innovative technologies.
- 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
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 7 years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant Asset and Wealth Management business experience.
- Bachelor's degree (or relevant financial services experience).
- Experience with internal audit methodology and the application of those concepts in the delivery and execution of audits.
- 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.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements (e.g., 12 CFR 9) related to asset management, investment advisor, broker-dealer and fiduciary activities.
- Knowledge of various financial instruments, investment vehicles and capabilities, including alternative investments such as real assets, private equity, private credits, etc.
- Experience with using data analytics and large language model, as well as champion a culture of innovation
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with senior business and control partners; adept at presenting complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- CPA, CIA, and/or Advanced Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
