Aml/kyc - Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Team is responsible for Anti Money Laundering (AML) strategic initiatives/projects to meet regulatory obligations. This will include conducting research, analysis and providing qualitative/quantitative insights to lead and direct the projects and initiatives to meet our AML/KYC Standards. The role requires alignment with the Firm's AML Consent Order initiatives and will require coordination with Project Teams, Compliance, Technology, Training, Communications, Legal, AML Operations and the Business. Team members are responsible to be knowledgeable of AML/KYC policies and standards to ensure projects and initiatives are within compliance and mitigate the AML/KYC risks to an acceptable level.

**Responsibilities**:

- Strong Business Analysts with skillset to perform gap analysis, create workflows (Visio / Signavio) and prepare meeting presentations.
- Assist in building best-in-class AML/Compliance programs by providing support in the design, development, implementation, review and reporting on AML projects and initiatives, addressing certain AML risks and controls.
- Provides support in development of solutions or systems to fix identified issues or gaps. Complete all assigned tasks in support of projects with strong attention to the quality and timeliness of expected results. May facilitate proper recommendation & escalation to management. Support the successful transition of projects to business-as-usual status.
- Produce standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations for assigned projects and initiatives. May present project decks to management.
- May coordinate with Risk Officer, Compliance Officers, Legal Advisors, and additional partners on LOB specific and potentially on cross-LOB issues.
- Provides support for Exam/Audit/Compliance readiness with ability to provide documentation of processes and proof of compliance with the firm policies and KYC Standards.
- Provides ad hoc support to senior team members as requested. Provide personal support to new team members by facilitating shadowing and mentoring sessions.
- Makes recommendations on assigned tasks and implements recommendations within department to execute on tasks.
- Typically has ability to make decisions on day-to-day issues and refers to manager on decisions regarding project direction / scope.
- May be a team member on a larger project with impact to the corporation or LOB.
- Work typically has an impact on the department / function.

**Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities**:

- Bachelor’s degree** **preferred or equivalent experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
- Business knowledge - ability to understand the business / knowledge of regulation surrounding business
- Communication/presentation - excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate in a meaningful and actionable manner
- Networking - strong interpersonal skills; strong collaboration and relationship building skills
- Work autonomously to affect change - flexible, adaptable to shifting priorities; manages competing priorities to achieve the most effective result and able to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment.
- Decision Making/Judgement - moderate level of independent decision making using sound judgement.

**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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**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.