AML/KYC Associate

This is an exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department as an Associate 

As an AML/KYC Associate within our 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. 

Job 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 (Assist in refresh scope preparation)
• 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
• Undertake and assist with Team Performance reviews,  ensuring goals, training and objectives are being reviewed & completed
• Prepare key MIS for Clients to ensure email SLA’s, KPI’s are on target and participating in weekly/monthly Client meetings
• Prepare for Client / MLRO Due Diligences, Local Global Financial Group, CBI and Audit Group including but not limited to review of samples, query resolution and procedures updates / reviews
• 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 (Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Cayman and US Funds administered by JPM EMEA), ensuring it is comprehensive, robust and compliant with contractual and where relevant, regulatory obligations

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 3 + years AML / CTF experience in the financial services industry with exposure to globally diverse investor base
• Good understanding of EU, CI, Cayman regulation such as Criminal Justice Act 2010 (as amended) as it relates to Risk Assessments and general understanding of regulatory requirements for Jersey & Cayman Funds administered by JPM EMEA, 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 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Preferably direct Transfer Agency experience