Internal Auditor – Associate – Asset & Wealth Management

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 and Wealth Management (AWM) Audit Team, you will be responsible for assessing the design and effectiveness of the internal control environment of APAC AWM business. 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 execute audits efficiently including audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting, work paper documentation and follow up and verification of issue closure. This is conducted in accordance with department and professional standards.
• Support global audit team to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls. 
• Identify emerging risks and control issues and reporting them to audit management.
• Document audit workpapers and reports with minimal supervisions by the Audit Manager.
• Communicate audit issues and results clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form, and effectively influence the reporting process.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Take ownership of self-development, including stretch assignments, to prepare for greater responsibilities and career growth, and take initiative to seek out opportunity for continued learning
• Stay updated with evolving regulatory, industry and market events impacting the firm's risk organization, particularly those unique to the region.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 3+ years of audit or relevant audit/compliance/regulatory/finance experience in asset management or private banking industry. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Understanding and working knowledge of APAC laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to lead audits, work effectively within a matrix organization, manage multiple projects and participate in audit assignments in a team environment.
• Good understanding of internal control concepts and audit methodology with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.
• Proficiency in risk assessment, issue/impact analysis and executive report preparation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required with ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
• Proven ability to be able to multi-task, complete projects on time and on budget, and adjust to changing priorities.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, FRM
• Proficiency in Japanese and Mandarin will be preferred to liaise with stakeholders based in Japan, Taiwan and China 
• Strong data analytics and automation skills using Excel, Alteryx, VB/SQL/Python/LLM and any other similar tools/languages