AM Internal Auditor - Associate/Vice President

Job Description
Bring your expertise and support the JPMAME Internal Audit Team on the AM activities in Luxembourg, its European branches and Swiss Subsidiary; You will have the opportunity to participate in audits covering other areas of AM and corporate activities.
As an Internal Auditor within the JPMAME Internal Audit Team, you will have the opportunity to assess the control environment across JPMAME activities and across EMEA. This includes annual planning, risk assessment, control identification, audit testing, and execution of the audit plan. You will also validate audit issues and identify and complete continuous monitoring activities. You will have the chance to develop relationships with key stakeholders across these areas and within JPMC Audit in other locations.
Job responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and support the development of the JPMAME audit plan
• Participate in and/or lead audit execution from planning, audit testing, control evaluation, to audit report drafting, clear documentation, and verification of issue closure in accordance with both department and professional standards. Analyse risks and proactively identify the root-cause of issues with a view to providing recommendations for improvement where weaknesses are identified.
• Finalise and communicate audit results and issues to Senior Management and Stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing & contribute to the resolution of complex and time sensitive regulatory and audit issues.
• Support Internal Audit Management in the execution of the EMEA Asset Management Internal Audit Plan. Responsible for audit coverage across multiple locations/legal entities (including audit plan management, risk assessment and execution), with sufficient coverage in line with local regulatory requirements.
• Partner effectively with audit peers across the regional and globally to ensure appropriate local audit coverage, facilitating and early identification of emerging control issues.
• Understand stakeholder priorities, build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and provide independent feedback on control enhancements/implementation.
• Support an effective program of continuous monitoring for assigned areas and keeping abreast of key initiatives and pertinent industry and regulatory developments.
• Represent Internal Audit (as a delegate when required) in certain key governance forums to provide plan status updates and/or independent challenge to management on control matters & drive a culture of innovation through automation of controls to enhance audit coverage.
• Understand the impact of evolving industry and regulatory changes on the business and its control environment & support the department and firm objectives, establishing a culture of engagement while adding value.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Methodology & Analytical Skills: detailed understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts and strong analytical skills to assess the impact of control weaknesses and experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and leading audits (or equivalent experience). Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls
• Business and Industry Knowledge: Asset management knowledge (business, industry, regulatory framework) and/or qualifications e.g., Investment Management Certificate (IMC), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Fiduciary Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) (or equivalent)
• Partnership: Proven ability to develop and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders that promote transparency and open dialogue around control issues.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a persuasive manner, and influence change
• Leadership: Good interpersonal, leadership and coaching skills. Able to work well independently but also within the team, shares information, and supports colleagues.
• Accountability: Focus on execution and plan delivery, ability to work with limited supervision and multi-task. Proven ability to assess priorities, adapt to a changing environment, organize and lead resources, monitor progress and timely deliver a high-quality end product. Enthusiastic, self-motivated, effective under pressure.
• Project management: Ability to take initiative and actively support the departmental strategic initiatives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with relevant industry experience including Audit and/or Financial Services

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
The Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team's priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.