Vice President - Third Party Assessment & Exercises

Job Description

Contribute to leading-edge security and resilience efforts, advancing protective strategies and propelling continuous improvement.

As a Vice President - Third Party Assessment & Exercises in CTC, you will be accountable for the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of third-party cybersecurity assurance outcomes across the region. You will lead and develop a senior team of assessors across multiple locations, act as a trusted escalation point, and represent the function with senior stakeholders. You will translate complex technical risk into clear, business-relevant insights and act as deputy to the Global Third-Party Assurance Lead when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.

Job responsibilities

• Design and execute testing and simulations – such as penetration tests, technical controls assessments, cyber exercises, or resiliency simulations, and contribute to the development and refinement of assessment methodologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure alignment with the firm’s strategy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Evaluate controls for effectiveness and impact on operational risk, as well as opportunities to automate control evaluation
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive assessment reports – including detailed findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations – making data-driven decisions that encourage continuous improvement
• Utilize threat intelligence and security research to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and regulations. Apply this knowledge to enhance the firm's assessment strategy and risk management. Engage with peers and industry groups that share threat intelligence analytics
• Lead, coach and develop a team of senior Third-Party Cybersecurity Assessors across multiple North America locations, driving accountability and performance
• Own regional delivery quality and consistency, including quality assurance over assessment outputs and alignment to global methodology and standards
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex supplier risks, delivery challenges, and stakeholder issues
• Serve as leadership proxy for the Global Third-Party Assurance Lead, representing the function and owning decisions when required
• Drive service development and continuous improvement of third-party assurance processes, tools, and ways of working
• Translate complex technical cybersecurity risks into clear, actionable insights and engage effectively with senior stakeholders across Cybersecurity, Technology, Risk and the Business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Obtain 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity or resiliency, with demonstrated exceptional organizational skills to plan, design, and coordinate the development of offensive security testing, assessments, or simulation exercises
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and report writing skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across various functions and levels
• Proven experience leading high-performing cybersecurity, cyber risk or assurance teams, preferably across multiple locations
• Demonstrated strength as a people manager, capable of leading experienced and senior professionals
• Strong experience and technical depth in cybersecurity control assessment, assurance, or risk management
• Strong understanding of industry cybersecurity frameworks and key control domains (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO 27001)
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate cyber risk clearly to business audiences

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hold relevant industry certifications – such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)– showcasing advanced expertise in cybersecurity and offensive testing methodologies or resiliency
• Knowledge/experience in modern programming language

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

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.