Asset Management – EMEA Screening & Central Onboarding Team (COT) UK – Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $2.4 trillion, over 250,000 employees and operations in over 60 countries. It operates across
four business segments including Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking and Consumer and Community Banking.
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management advises institutions, endowments, foundations and families through Asset Management and Wealth Management. Our Wealth Management business includes J.P. Morgan Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Wealth Management.
 
Job description
The EMEA Screening and Central Onboarding team UK (COT UK) forms part of the Client Services & Business Platform. 
 
COT UK is a centralized unit for all overnight screening results for EMEA and are responsible for reviewing all resultant Sanctions, Negative Media and PEP alerts in accordance with internal guidelines and escalation standards.  The team is also a central function for the corporate onboarding for the UK Funds business and must validate AML/KYC documents, create KYC records and review AML/KYC reports in line with Customer Due Diligence and Onboarding procedures. 
Main responsibilities include:
Oversight of all centralized screening results for EMEA
Oversight of all potential suspicious activities
Oversight of all corporate onboardings for the UK Funds business

Ensure issues are identified, escalated and resolved appropriately

Present escalation cases to senior stakeholders; clear articulation of findings

Act as delegate for manager in key forums

Delivery of monthly metrics to Senior Management

Management of AML/KYC procedure updates and review processes

Focus on operational excellence and regulatory compliance

Partner with AML team and GFCC to ensure compliance with Global/local requirements

Partner with Technical teams to address data needs/drive enhancements

Establish effective relationships with wider business groups (internally & externally)

Assist with internal Compliance reviews and external AML audits

Keep abreast of new AML regulations and developments in market practicesEssential skills:

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Independent decision making and judgment

Highly professional demeanor with excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail

Strong risk awareness & control mindset; ability to raise issues confidently

Strong prioritization skills

Adaptable to continuous change

Ability to develop productive relationships with senior management across LOB

Ability to challenge the status quo and facilitate change

Experience of managing external service suppliers        
JPMorgan Chase & Co. offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer