Wholesale KYC Operations - FinCEN Buenos Aires team leader

Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly committed and skilled KYC professional with profound expertise in FinCEN Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Rule to lead and manage a team of five professionals. The ideal candidate must possess extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, risk framework, ensuring full adherence to applicable laws, internal procedures and best industry practices. This role demands strong leadership capabilities to optimize team performance, drive efficiency and foster continuous learning and development.
Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management
  • Manage and lead a team of five professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship
  • Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
  • Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews
  • Maintain seamless communication with stakeholders and senior leadership, to facilitate a continuous flow of information and quick escalation and problem solving
• FinCEN Expertise
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all FinCEN-related matters within the organization, both within KYC and non-KYC stakeholders
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest FinCEN regulations, guidance, and industry best practices
  • Provide expert advice and recommendations to senior management on FinCEN compliance strategies, including system and procedural changes
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Develop, implement, and maintain procedures aligned to company policies, to ensure compliance with FinCEN regulations
  • Conduct risk assessments and internal exams to identify potential compliance issues and areas for improvement
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
• Training and Development
  • Design and deliver training programs to enhance the team's knowledge and understanding of FinCEN regulations, both within KYC and non-KYC stakeholders
  • Promote continuous learning and professional development within the team
• Reporting and Documentation
  • Prepare and present reports on FinCEN compliance activities and findings to senior management
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all compliance-related activities
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and interpretation of data to generate comprehensive reports to assist on decision taking

Qualifications & Requirements

• Desirably, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law or related field
• Strong knowledge of FinCEN and/ or AML regulations
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in KYC, Compliance or a related field
• Proven experience in team leadership and management, with the ability to effectively optimize team performance and operational workflows
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• High level of proactivity, strategic thinking, and adaptability in a dynamic regulatory environment
• Willingness and ability to transition to a 100% in-office work setting within the established timeframe
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions, considering the direct manager is in another location

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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'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.