Job Description

As a senior and key member of the specialized KYC team, you will be a subject matter expert on Foreign Correspondent Banks and Fintechs client onboarding & documentation. You will partner with key stakeholders from the KYC client office and front office partners to onboard and renew KYC relationships. If you are a seasoned AML/KYC professional looking to take the next step, then look no further.

Job responsibilities

• Perform specialized due diligences and be a subject matter expert on the Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaire and AML discussions conducted with clients within the high risk sector.
• Work closely with Middle office and Sales to ensure all the required documents are on file for the renewal by diligently following a milestone based approach to ensure we fulfil our KYC obligations.
• Review minutes and discussions as a part of the periodic AML meetings with clients and compliance ensure all red flags are fully mitigated & escalated to the relevant teams for review and appropriate dispositioning.
• Review account activity and perform account due diligence for the high risk segment of clients.
• Drive and improve our performance metrics on both productivity and quality for the department.
• Participate in country governances; share progress and undertake priorities as per service levels agreed with key stakeholders.
• Be a change champion on policy improvements & new economy technology with the aim of risk mitigation and improving stakeholder experience in the process.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in KYC / Client Onboarding functions and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Foreign Corresponding Banking/ New economy clients such as Fintechs/ Third Party Payment Processors/ Virtual Asset Service Providers.
• Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Economics or other related disciplines
• Senior stakeholder management and strong interdepartmental coordination skills.
• Ability to mentor new joiners in the process and drive process improvement & simplification initiatives.
• Risk mitigation & a strong controls mindset being the key

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CAMs or similar certifications on Anti Money laundering & KYC will be an added advantage.

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.