Payment Lifecycle Associate I - Sanctions Escalations

Job Description
The Global Sanctions Escalations position involve the complete process around regulatory lead sanction list or internally developed watch list searches of transactions and account holders looking for designated high risk clients and sanctioned transactions. This includes the process to determine if there is a true match to a suspect name, review, analysis and make decision on wire transactions and specific issues escalated to/from internal business units. Validate positive search results and providing detailed research information to support the resolution of a match. Providing written and verbal communication on issues with management, the lines of business and Compliance units, performing and reviewing highly sensitive client and transaction search information, reporting, escalating and documenting results.
As a Payment Lifecycle Associate I within the Sanctions Escalations unit you will work closely with our Global Sanctions Compliance Manager, playing a key part in our efforts to protect the organization and meet the Bank's regulatory requirements. You should possess leadership, analytical ability, a solution-oriented consultative mindset, a thorough knowledge of banking, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and Sanctions processes. You'll be part of a dynamic, high-volume team that thrives on meeting deadlines and working collaboratively across diverse environments. Flexibility with your schedule is important, as there may be times when we need to adjust hours to get the job done. Plus, you'll have the chance to take on additional duties and special projects that come your way.
Job Responsibilities

• Determine if there is a true match to a suspect name, review, analysis and make decision on wire transactions
• Validate positive search results and providing detailed research information to support the resolution of a match
• Provide written and verbal communication on issues with management, the lines of business and Compliance units, performing
• Reviewing highly sensitive client and transaction search information, reporting, escalating and documenting results

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• 5+ years of banking experience and at least 5 years of Compliance or legal
• Managerial experience is required to train, teach, coach and mentor senior team members and entry level analysts
• Sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), OFAC and Compliance Advisory experience is required
• Sanctions Subject Matter Expert with specific transactions screening against sanction list to determine false positive vs true match
• Knowledge of Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) messaging. Demonstrate cross-line of business knowledge of banking systems and products
• Self-reliance and willingness to \"own\" problems and creatively find solutions. Must be results oriented and have strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent project management and presentation skills
• Flexibility to work varying daytime hours to accommodate transactional product and regional deadlines
• Strong written/verbal communication, leadership, solid high volume processing and analytical skills with the ability to work independently on multiple assignments in a deadline driven, regulatory environment
• Ability to maintain high quality in a risk intensive environment
• Possess strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Audit experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of payment transactions is preferred
• Customer contact and service operations area experience a plus.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work 10AM to 7PM shift - Monday - Friday

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 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, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, 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.
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About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.