About this role
Join a team that evaluates and reports on management's internal controls and helps strengthen the business. You'll collaborate with Lines of Business and support functions through a comprehensive audit program. You'll contribute insights on control design and effectiveness in a fast-moving financial services environment. If you bring intellectual curiosity, strong judgment, and a passion for financial services, this role offers meaningful impact and growth.
As an Internal Audit Associate - Global Markets and Securities Services within the Asia Pacific Commercial & Investment Bank Audit team, you will play a crucial role in conducting risk-based audits across Markets and Securities Services, Sales and Research businesses. You will work closely with regional and global audit teams, offering insights on control design and effectiveness in a dynamic environment. Your responsibilities include executing audits, assessing risks, planning, testing, evaluating controls, reporting, and validating issues, while recommending improvements for emerging challenges. You will provide timely updates to senior audit management and stakeholders on various controls and industry developments. Clear and persuasive communication of audit results is essential to influence outcomes.
You'll join the Internal Audit Department, an independent function that evaluates and reports on management's internal controls. You'll be part of the Asia Pacific Commercial & Investment Bank Audit team based in Hong Kong. You will utilize computer-assisted auditing tools and explore opportunities for continuous monitoring and automated auditing. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders is vital, as is staying informed on regulatory changes and emerging risks. You will adapt to changing priorities, participate in regional/global audits, and foster a culture of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.
Job responsibilities
Execute risk-based audits across the CIB Markets, Securities Services, Sales and Research businesses, including risk assessment, planning, testing, control evaluation, reporting and issue validation; recommend enhancements to address emerging issues and weaknesses. Provide timely updates and insights to senior audit management and stakeholders on business, operational, risk, and technology controls, as well as thematic and industry developmentsCommunicate audit results and issues clearly and persuasively to influence outcomes, both verbally and in writingEmploy computer-assisted auditing tools and identify opportunities for the use of continuous monitoring and automated auditingBuild and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the organizationStay current on regulatory changes, market events, and emerging risks impacting the business and the firm to shape ongoing audit coverage in partnership with the broader audit teamAdapt to changing priorities and environmentsParticipate in regional and global audits, including travel within and across regions as neededFoster a culture of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and innovation Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Minimum 3 years of experience in audit, controls, compliance, or regulatory roles within financial services, a major accounting firm, or a regulatory bodyBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplineStrong command of internal control concepts and audit methodology, with the ability to assess control adequacy and effectivenessProven ability to execute audits and operate effectively in a global environment while managing multiple projectsDemonstrated ability to multitask, deliver on time and on budget, and adjust to changing prioritiesIntellectual curiosity and a growth mindset, with accountability for continuous development and staying current on regulatory changes and audit/data methodologiesAttention to detail and initiative in problem solvingStrong team orientation, supporting colleagues through collaboration and information sharingFlexibility to travel regionally and globally for audit engagementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate and present complex or sensitive issues to management Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Professional certifications such as CPA, CA, CIA, CAMS, or equivalentAdvanced skills in Excel or AccessExperience with automated auditing or data tools (e.g., Alteryx, ACL)Willingness to travel approximately up to 20-30%
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.