AML/KYC Officer

Job Description
Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part AML/KYC Controls, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture AML/KYC Controls is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.
As an AML/KYC Officer I, in the AML/KYC controls team, you will play a critical role in ensuring our firm adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies related to anti-money laundering and customer due diligence. This role involves making informed customer relationship decisions and participating in stretch assignments that contribute to the growth and development of the team and the individual.
AML/KYC Controls team provides oversight and guidance so that the business delivers Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) strategies to assure our products and our customer base are fully compliant with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), PATRIOT Act and FINRA requirements.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage customer case reviews based on AML or KYC risks posed by the customer. The reviews are concluded by providing documentation and rationale to support the decision to Retain or Exit the customer based on the residual risks associated with the customer(s).
• Determine and create risk mitigation strategies for customers with AML, Fraud, or KYC risks. This may include formulating questions to ask the customer, supporting document requests, or alerting appropriate partners of a decision to exit.
• Assist in building best-in-class AML/Compliance programs by providing support in the design, development, implementation, review and reporting on AML projects and initiatives, addressing certain AML risks and controls.
• Provides support in development of solutions or systems to fix identified issues or gaps.
• Complete all assigned tasks in support of projects with strong attention to the quality and timeliness of expected results. May facilitate proper recommendation & escalation to management. Support the successful transition of projects to business-as-usual status.
• Produce standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations for assigned projects and initiatives. May present project decks to management.
• Coordinate with Risk Officer, Compliance Officers, Legal Advisors, and additional partners on LOB specific and potentially on cross-LOB issues.
• Actively maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory and role-specific requirements. Gain a solid understanding of the AML/KYC risk management and control framework and
  monitor application of best practices and control standards throughout all assigned tasks.
• Provides ad hoc support to senior team members as requested. Provide personal support to new team members by facilitating shadowing and mentoring sessions.
• Makes recommendations on assigned tasks and implements recommendations within department to execute on tasks.
• Makes decisions on day-to-day issues and refers to manager on decisions regarding project direction / scope .

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in financial services industry with background in controls, audit, quality assurance, operational risk management, or AML/KYC; or equivalent subject matter expertise in a relevant business related function/operation.
• Comfort working in an ambiguous environment without the aid of a grid matrix or other decision making tool.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, analytical skills.
• Highly organized, can manage multiple projects/requests at one time, and can work across numerous lines of businesses. Experience with influencing change.
• Skilled with analyzing root causes of AML/KYC, compliance and risk issues.
• Strong judgment, professional maturity and personal integrity, strong work ethic, proactive and results-oriented, fact based, has the courage to ask the tough questions and challenge the status quo.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Business knowledge - ability to understand the business / knowledge of regulation surrounding business
• Communication/presentation - excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate in a meaningful and actionable manner
• Networking - strong interpersonal skills; strong collaboration and relationship building skills
• Work autonomously to affect change - flexible, adaptable to shifting priorities; manages competing priorities to achieve the most effective result and able to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment.
• Decision Making/Judgement - moderate level of independent decision making using sound judgement

About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
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 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.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.