Wealth Management – AML/KYC Client Risk Advisory Officer – Associate

Business Overview
 
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, with client assets of $2.4 trillion, is a global leader in investment and wealth management. Its clients include institutions, high-net-worth individuals and retail investors in every major market throughout the world. The division offers investment management across all major asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset and money market funds. For individual investors, the business also provides retirement products and services, brokerage and banking services including trusts and estates, loans, mortgages and deposits.
 
Operations Overview
 
Operations are uniquely positioned at the heart of all that we do. We impact the business we undertake from end to end – involved in almost all major steps of the transaction lifecycle as well as new initiatives (account opening and KYC, products and services) and vendor management. We work in collaboration with counterparts from all areas across Lines of Business, Technology, Finance and Corporate Functions. Our role is all about maintaining the efficient processes our people rely on every day to do first-class business, whilst constantly striving to achieve the improvement that makes the firm one of the most respected financial institutions in the world.
 
The global focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) is increasing and leading to new roles and opportunities within JP Morgan. The firm is establishing within Operations a market-leading function to help manage the regulatory risks involved in Onboarding clients with special attention to meeting the regulatory AML and KYC requirements.
 
We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
The Incident & Client Risk Advisory Officer responsibilities will include:
Review and analysis of escalated client due diligence and Know Your Client (KYC) data.
Identification of prohibited client types and appropriate escalation
Identification of AML/KYC/Reputation risk and appropriate escalation
Training to the front office on KYC & Due Diligence Standards
Ad-hoc AML/KYC related projects such as systems enhancements, workflow analysis, higher risk client reviews.
Management Information (MIS) compiling of data and producing monthly reports and other ad-hoc reports as required for senior management
Qualifications
 
What we look for
 
We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is enthusiastic and has a keen interest in AML and related areas. The successful candidate will demonstrate good organisational skills, and will be able to deal with issues independently even when working under pressure with challenging deadlines. Given that the role will involve communicating with employees of varying levels, with diverse roles and different languages, the individual will need strong communication and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated KYC/AML experience
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to multi task and deliver to a tight deadline
Enjoy working in a fast-paced and demanding environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels across all functions
Team player
Additional languages a plus 
JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.
 
JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.