Wealth Management- KYC Quality Control - Analyst (2-year Fixed Term Contract)

at  JPMorgan Chase Co

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Control is part of the Assets & Wealth Management Operations Team supporting all aspects of client Onboarding to include the fulfilment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements for the Wealth Management division of JPMorganChase.
As an Analyst within the KYC Quality Control team, you will be responsible for ensuring all client KYC records adhere to regulatory standards. You role will involve ensuring the high quality and timely completion of all client-level due diligence requirements at the beginning and renewal of client relationships. You will also be expected to make independent recommendations regarding AML risk and escalations, acting as the first line of defense.
This role is intended to be for an initial term of approximately 2 years only, however, subject to business needs, the contract may be extended or converted to permanent employment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of experience in AML/KYC, Customer Due Diligence, risk management, audit or compliance, with focus on KYC/AML.
• Broad knowledge of rules and regulations for various Asia jurisdictions (particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore), with focus on KYC/AML.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment where multitasking is the norm and ability to handle escalations and drive to resolutions.
• Ability to identify and focus on issues at a holistic level and yet be detailed oriented and independence in thinking when analyzing.
• Ability to handle escalations and drive to resolutions.
• Excellent communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Private Banking/Wealth Management business.
• Proficiency in written and verbal Mandarin as you will be expected to review documents in Chinese to support China clients.

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. 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.

• Review, analyze client KYC information and ascertain whether on-boarding or periodic review of the client will post additional AML and reputation risk.
• Analyze challenging account opening situations and ascertain whether there will be potential issues.
• Validate source of wealth corroboration according to firm guidelines.
• Review of client documentations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with compliance and control function where it relates to regulatory audits / requests / initiatives.
• Represent the team and participate in KYC/AML related discussions, committees, and forums.
• Conduct periodic training & awareness sessions to new hires and various refreshers to staff.
• Share information, knowledge and expertise with peers and team members.