KYC Specialist

The KYC Specialists Team forms part of the wider Client Operations team. As a KYC Specialist you will play a key role on ensuring adherence to regulatory Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements. The team demonstrates a unique combination of (i) subject matter expertise in local (CDB, Swiss AMLA, AMLO FINMA) and global regulatory standards, ability to partner effectively with the front office and control functions, and (iii) attention to detail and risk mindedness adapted to specific client circumstances.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the KYC Periodic Reviews production process per client relationship;
• Prepare client-specific KYC-related analyses;
• Provide guidance to the Front Office in respect of the KYC requirement of JP Morgan;
• Interact with the Bankers to obtain KYC and other compliance information and documentation;
• Produce AML Risk Summaries;
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control to keep the rejection rate to the minimum;
• Create and maintain consistency regarding KYC Periodic Reviews cross markets;
• Ensure a good and smooth relationship with our key stakeholders, e.g. Business, Compliance, Legal, Client Services to ensure the best client experience;
• Review and processing all cases throughout the KYC Periodic Reviews process by minimising the number of times we come back to the client with additional questions via the Banker;

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or Law preferred
• Experience in delivering at pace in a pressured environment
• Sound understanding of KYC/AML fields
• Experience in implementing AML and KYC rules preferred
• Ensure results through the right communication channel
• Knowledge of the different structures within the Wealth Management industry
• Fluency in English mandatory / fluency in French, German, Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese would also be a strong advantage

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• A strong sense of ownership and responsibility as well as willingness to make decisions, while ensuring buy in from stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills - attention to detail, methodical, process oriented
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Multi-tasker who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently and prioritize effectively
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge

Across JPMorgan Chase, we serve millions of customers and many of the world’s most prominent corporate and government clients. Our mission is to build a stronger, more equitable economy, and we strive to make a positive impact everyday with our customers in their communities. We are proud of our reputation as one of the world’s most admired companies and we know that it’s our people who make us successful. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees are welcomed, valued and able to bring their authentic selves and best work forward.

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.