Job Description

The JPMorgan Chase Audit Department is accountable to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. The global Audit Department has in excess of 800 auditors, based globally in all regions, including Asia.

The Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Audit Team is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across all of the CIB wholesale businesses. This is achieved through a program of audit coverage which is performed and managed by a global team of integrated technology and financial business specialists.

Payments provides cash management, liquidity, commercial card, foreign exchange and escrow solutions to clients across the world. Teams are constantly innovating, using the latest technology and data analytics to deliver specialized solutions to help clients grow and streamline their businesses. The organization combines four lines of business: Merchant Services, Treasury Services, Commercial Card and Trade Finance to help clients manage working capital and increase operational efficiency.

The Asia Audit Team has an onsite presence in 12 locations including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, Sydney, Shanghai, Beijing, Manila, Malaysia and Indonesia. Position Description:

The position is for associate level auditor based in Singapore within the Asia CIB Audit Team, reporting to the regional CIB Audit Team Lead for Payments. The individual will primarily work on audits of these business across the Asia region.

The applicant must be an experienced professional who possesses strong auditing skills and understanding of internal control systems within a financial institution. Payments specific experience is not essential, however understanding of mechanics of the Cash Management and Trade Finance businesses is an advantage as is an awareness of related relevant regulations.

In this role, the individual will be exposed to audit execution in the above lines of business, in addition to support functions such as Compliance, Finance and Operations. The individual will work as part of the regional and global line of business audit team, as well as with team members in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asia Pacific countries. This individual should be a strong team player as well as a self starter, able to multi-task and work under pressure in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Self motivated audit professional who can effectively analyse risk and proactively identifies issues.
• Assess the control environment of the banking businesses, with a view to providing recommendations for improvement where emerging issues or weaknesses are identified.
• Execute audits independently and efficiently, including risk assessment, audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure. Ensure audits are completed within budget and timelines.
• Provide senior audit management and internal stakeholders timely updates and insight on the design and effectiveness of business, risk, operation and technology control practices, and thematic firm-wide control and industry developments.
• Flexible and adaptable to dynamically changing work environments, including travel to other countries as part of regional audit engagements.
• Communicate and influence effectively, both orally and in written form, audit results and issues.
• Foster a business climate and culture that encourages integrity, respect, diversity, excellence and innovation.
• Identify opportunities to use data analytics to provide audit assurance and insight.

Qualifications & attributes:

• Minimum 5 years of audit and business experience in banking/financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• CPA/CA, CIA, CAMS or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Good understanding of internal control concepts within wholesale banking.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
• Enthusiastic, self motivated, effective under pressure and willing to be challenged and to take personal responsibility/accountability.
• Works well individually and in teams, shares information and supports colleagues.
• Strong Excel, Access or automated auditing tool e.g. ACL skills considered a plus

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.