Asset Management - Client Onboarding KYC - Associate

Job Description
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As an Associate within the Anti-Money Laundering team, you will be executing the onboarding and recertification of clients in adherence to the firm's KYC policy. Your role will involve performing public domain research and risk analysis based on product, booking location, and other risk components. You will review the materiality of sanctions and adverse media screening, escalating any issues according to the firm's procedures. Additionally, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide the necessary requirements on the KYC file during this process. Your responsibilities will also include providing support on dashboard management, change requests, and quality management.
Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the team responsible for customer onboarding and maintaining customer relationships in compliance with AML laws.
• Conduct quality checks on customers' KYC records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure timely responses to all queries and completion of daily assigned workloads.
• Assist team members in prioritizing their tasks and handling complex cases.
• Act as a point of escalation for unresolved issues.
• Perform excellent public domain research to complete KYC during onboarding and refresh, providing alternate documentation within policy/regulatory guidelines.
• Develop regulatory knowledge across different regions, including the US, UK, Luxembourg, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and Japan.
• Review KYC screenings, such as negative media, PEP, and sanctions, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to assess risk.
• Partner with different teams, including the front office, Compliance, and senior management, to review risk and approve KYC profiles within the SLA.
• Collaborate with technology teams to enhance productivity and efficiencies.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• In-depth knowledge of the fund industry and a strong understanding of AML laws, rules, and regulations.
• Proficiency in screening and transaction monitoring.
• Exceptional partnership and team management skills, with a professional and proactive approach to work.
• Highly organized, proactive, and communicative, with the ability to work with precision.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead and propose solutions for complex issues.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
• At least 10 years' experience with financial product analysis, KYC, AML, Compliance
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize a variety of responsibilities and ad-hoc requests in a moderate to fast-paced environment; ability to learn and execute new tasks quickly and in real-time
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as a Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Advantage for candidate with tech skills such as Alteryx, Python and Tableau.

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 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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.