Internal Auditor - Asset Management - Associate

Job Description
Join J.P. Morgan's Internal Audit Department and contribute to our mission of enhancing and protecting the firm. The JP Morgan Chase Audit Department reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and is further accountable to the Chairman and CEO, senior management and regulatory agencies. Audit is an independent risk assessment function established within the organization to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of management's system of internal control.
As an Audit Associate in the APAC Asset Management (AM) Audit Team, you will be responsible for assessing the design and effectiveness of the internal control environment of APAC AM business, including Taiwan Asset Management legal entity. The Associate position is a hybrid working role where you will be accountable for planning and executing audits. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues and business stakeholders in your location and across the globe in delivering these audits. Your contributions will be essential in safeguarding the firm's reputation and supporting its strategic objectives in the dynamic world of investment management.
Job responsibilities:

• Lead and participate on global/regional/ local audit engagements to deliver the annual audit plans, from planning to reporting, and produce quality deliverables that meet department and regulatory standards.
• Identify emerging risks and control issues and reporting them to audit management.
• Document audit workpapers and reports with minimal supervisions by the Audit Manager.
• Finalize audit findings and apply sound judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal 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.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders while maintaining independence, including business management, other control groups (i.e. risk management, compliance, fraud prevention) etc.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums
• Find ways to drive efficiency with existing technical infrastructure through automation while embracing the innovative opportunities offered by new technologies

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum 3 years of internal or external auditing/compliance/risk experience, or relevant business experience in Taiwan asset management industry
• Bachelor's degree required
• Obtained SITCA Sales or Senior Securities Specialist license
• Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution
• Ability to lead audits, work effectively within a matrix organization, manage multiple projects and participate in audit assignments in a team environment
• Fluent in both verbal and written English and Chinese
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; adept at presenting complex and sensitive issues to senior management
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build partnerships with business and control partners
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a keen 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CIA, FRM
• Strong data analytics skills using Excel, Alteryx, Python and other similar tools

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.