Internal Control Manager

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, global banking environment? Join us and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our branch's integrity and operational resilience.

The Internal Control Manager (ICM) role is registered with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BRSA/BDDK) and is responsible for the Internal Control Plan and Annual Management Declaration for the Branch. In addition to these responsibilities, you also oversee Location Control Management, ensuring effective location governance and leading the coordination and execution of global control projects and cross-line-of-business programs.

This dual-hatted role combines Internal Control and Location Control Manager responsibilities.

As the Internal Control Manager within EMEA Regional Control Management, you oversee internal control requirements under the Internal Systems and Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process of Banks (2006 regulation) and manage the branch's overall risk management plan. You test controls across transactions, financial reporting, compliance, and business continuity on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, presenting results to the Audit Committee and Board. You partner with Business and Operation Control Managers and other JP Morgan teams locally, regionally, and globally.

• Maintain and update Annual Internal Control Plan to be presented to and approved by Audit Committee and the Board
• Execute Internal Control Activities. Prepare and submit quarterly activity reports to the Audit Committee
• Ensure policies and procedures for internal control are up to date and aligned with regulations
• Maintain workflow charts with control steps in place for all LOBs
• Perform controls testing across disciplines on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Execution and documentation of the annual Management Declaration - which is filed with regulator
• Coordinate outsourced service procurement in line with BRSA regulations and Branch procedures, including quarterly review, annual reporting to Board
• External audit coordination for assessment
• Oversee the location control environment and provide a consolidated view of operational risk controls for the location to ensure problems are promptly escalated and remediated
• Chair the Location Operational Risk and Control Committee and Outsourcing Forum. Participate in applicable location and regional committees

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of banking experience
• Strong proficiency in English and Turkish, with excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to various audiences and forums
• Prior experience in Internal Control, Internal Audit, or Compliance
• Strong knowledge of Turkish regulatory requirements (BRSA/BDDK, CMB/SPK) and international best practices
• Highly motivated self-starter who takes ownership of issues and drives them to resolution
• Strong team player with solid influencing skills, able to partner with departments in a global organization
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage tasks under time pressure and constrains
• Analytical mind-set, able to identify high-level but also detailed issues
• Good judgment, maturity, and experience to identify risks and escalate where required

• Experience in a multinational banking environment.
• Advanced certifications in risk management, internal control, or audit (e.g., CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Experience with global control projects and cross-LOB programs
• CMB (SPK) Level 3 License and Derivative License