Associate II - Alternative Fund Services AML/KYC

JPMorgan Chase • New York, NY

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About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department as a Senior Associate. As an AML/KYC Senior Associate within our Alternative Funds Team, you will act as a member of a dedicated AML team within the Transfer Agency Department whose primary responsibility will be to perform timely and efficient review and update of both new and existing Investor Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) information and documentation, all with adherence to Regulatory and JPMorgan Group requirements.

Requirements

• 5 + years AML / CTF experience in the financial services industry with exposure to globally diverse investor base
• Good understanding of applicable AML/KYC regulations as it relates to Risk Assessments and Investor Onboarding and general understanding of regulatory requirements for U.S. & Cayman Funds administered by JPM, ensuring it is comprehensive, robust and compliant with contractual and where relevant, regulatory obligations
• Strong analytical, organizational skills with operational and risk awareness mindset, escalation and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, ability to assist in coaching team members
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to act on own initiative within team environment to proactively identify, own and progress tasks to be undertaken.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with central and business aligned functions across the region and co-ordinate delivery across functions
• Display effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks for oneself. Adherence to ensuring policy and procedures are followed and ensuring escalation of any potential issues within the KYC environment
• Team lead experience

Nice To Haves

• Preferably direct Transfer Agency experience and knowledge of alternative investment funds.
• Demonstrated expertise in Investor AML/KYC onboarding and ongoing maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cyclical reviews and Onboarding of all Investor accounts on the Transfer Agency systems including verification of team members work and providing feedback when required
• Identify investors that may create money laundering or reputational risks including but not limited to ongoing transaction monitoring, screening for PEP, Sanctions and Negative Media
• Participate in ensuring excellent client service provided to clients, may include technology needs, regulatory requirements
• Continually proactively assess current procedures and work practices to identify potential operational inefficiencies and additional risk mitigation control requirements
• Validate KYC files
• Support in training efforts
• Manage Email box and queries
• Oversee the AML/CFT framework within TA, ensuring it is comprehensive, robust and compliant with contractual and where relevant, regulatory obligations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees