Kyc Quality Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
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Role - KYC - Quality Associate I _**

**_Title - Associate 601_**

The Know Your Customer (KYC) Quality Assurance (QA) is an integral part of the Controls environment and is responsible for conducting a continuous analysis against internal standards, procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure quality, completeness, and accuracy. The Quality Assurance team supports the review of activities performed by several Line of Business (LOB) teams that support the firm’s Global AML Program with the primary focus placed on review and analysis of KYC records.

The KYC Quality Analyst will be responsible to perform KYC reviews on pre-defined volumes to ensure that the client KYC records are compliant with regulatory standards. The KYC QA team works across multiple functions and LOB’s as part of the team’s business scope. This position will report to the APAC KYA QA Senior Associate (AVP) in Bengaluru.

**Responsibilities**:

- Interpretation of KYC standards, guidelines, policies and procedures
- Perform ongoing formal testing of completed work cases to ensure controls / standards are met
- Review the quality of completed work cases to pre-defined test scripts which are based on quality testing standards
- Ensure testing is completed within the agreed time lines with highest quality standards
- Question and investigate the reliability and integrity of data, the validity of conclusions and the appropriateness of assumptions made (where appropriate).
- Identify key issues, risks, trends, observations and provide reporting of results to key stakeholders
- Present findings via formalized feedback loop process, track and monitor corrections to identified critical defects (LOB)
- Effectively communicate with key points of contact to ensure the fluid sharing of information and feedback across pertinent teams
- Lead Process improvements and other initiatives like Opportunities for Automation etc..
- Lead external calibration calls with LOB stakeholders to address defects and quality.
- Participate and perform any UAT for system change or operational change.
- Act as an SME in the process and manage day-to day questions / Queries and provide extended support in Additional activities

**Qualifications**
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in Core AML/KYC that includes Screening, PEP, End to End Periodic reviews/Remediation, New client onboarding across various customer types (Corporates, Banks/FCB, NBFI, Individuals, Asset holding companies etc)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as Quality checker or Quality Testing/Assurance background is preferred
- Sound knowledge of current AML regulations of various countries
- Having AML Certification such as CAMS, CAME, CRBML (Certification in Risk Based Approach to Money Laundering) etc. is preferred
- Strong research, analytical and comprehension skills, with ability to analyze large amounts of data.
- Demonstrated experience adhering to controls and compliance standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Management (focusing on financial crime) or equivalent
- Working knowledge of MS office preferably MS Excel, PowerPoint & MS SharePoint. Intermediate or Advanced knowledge is preferred (Macro, advanced formulas etc)
- Experience is data analytical tools such as Tableau, Alteryx etc is preferred.

**ABOUT US**

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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**

Commercial Banking is focused on helping our clients succeed and making a positive difference in our communities. We provide credit and financing, treasury and payment services, international banking and real estate services to clients including corporations, municipalities, institutions, real estate investors and owners, and nonprofit organizations.

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