דרושים Aml/kyc Transfer Agent - Months Fixed-term Contract ב-גיי פי מורגן ב-Luxembourg

As a Senior Associate in our AML team, you will work closely with Client Service teams across the jurisdictions in which we operate to establish the level of due diligence required based on client type, location and their activity and will perform due diligence based on information/documents received, including updating client KYC record, performing client and related parties screening, resolving screening alerts, escalating exceptions. You will also responsible for instructing the Transfer Agents to open client accounts once due diligence is completed.

Job description:

• Perform customer due diligence in accordance with established work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews, assess existing documentation, and mitigate gaps via independent research, online tools, or client outreach.
• Perform quality checking of customers’ KYC records.
• Respond to stakeholders on related queries and ensure all queries are answered timely.
• Research and analyse AML and other regulatory topics, executing sound judgment to assist in devising department strategy.
• Keep at pace with market standards and implement or enhance procedures as required by regulation or policy.
• Manage the upkeep and implementation of procedures and systems to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Strive to modify or iterate processes and flows to continually improve accuracy, reduce redundancy, and mitigate risk.
• Assist junior team members in more complex cases.
• Participate in group projects and support delivery of the department roadmap.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Asset Management.
• Good understanding of principles of compliance in the financial sector.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Extensive experience in AML KYC, 1^stline or compliance.
• Solid problem solving and analytical skills.
• Able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities while respecting deadlines.
• Able to anticipate and identify clients’ needs and provide excellent client service.
• Strong team player with leadership skills.

Job responsibilities:

• Complete AML onboarding and refresh tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversight offshored activities in accordance with relevant charter.
• Building & maintaining client relationships.
• Lead client Due Diligence sessions.
• Ensure procedures are appropriately maintained to ensure the team is compliant with all AML / KYC and Financial Crimes prevention policies.
• Drive internal projects & strategic initiatives related to AML/KYC
• Execute AML team objectives
• Lead AML reviews, plus any audit related exercises (e.g. SSAE16, Long Form Report, Internal/External audit, QA etc) as required by Compliance and by the business
• Liaise with Compliance Officers/Directors of clients in order to bring complex cases to resolution.
• Coordinate and lead regular team meetings, as well as regular one-to-one meetings with direct reports.
• Ensure that all team members have adequate training and development plans in place.
• Ensure procedures are appropriately maintained to ensure the team is compliant with all AML / KYC and Financial Crimes prevention policies.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Multi-year work experience in a similar position.
• Fluency in English.
• Extensive people management skills and experience.
• Open-minded and capable of building productive working relationships.
• Organized, proactive and communicative with an ability to take initiative and assume responsibility.
• Excellent overall knowledge of the Luxembourg Fund Industry.
• Project Management Skills and Client facing skills are essential.
• Understanding of local anti-money laundering laws, rules and regulations, in particular circulars and laws issued by the CSSF as relates to AML/CFT, e.g. CSSF Regulation 12-02, AML Law of 12 November 2004.
• Extensive relevant Compliance, AML and data privacy experience or other related experience, e.g. legal, risk management, audit etc.
• Ability to work in partnership with the internal stakeholders.
• SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• German, French or other European languages would be considered a distinct advantage.

As an Alternative Funds AML/KYC Senior Analyst/Associate you will ensure JPMSE duties towards AML and Registration are monitored in line with the regulation as well as the JPMSE standards. The candidate will be in charge of the day to day activity of the AML Onboarding team, In addition to the business activity management, a part of your responsibilities will be dedicated to Business Activity Management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Investor and Agent records on the Transfer Agency register are compliant with all AML policies and procedures.
• Ensure Sanctions and PEP screening at onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with Luxembourg Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering regulations together with internal local and group policy when assessing Investor and Agent documentation.
• Work closely with internal Compliance as well the Compliance and MLRO of the Funds when reviewing complex account opening requests and seek appropriate solutions.
• Attend client meeting and Due Diligence calls/Meetings.
• Identify and escalate risk issues in accordance with internal risk policies
• Ensure procedures update according to new policies and regulations, governance and recertification.
• Monitor regular staff training on AML Red flags.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Master’s Degree or Equivalent an advantage
• Relevant work experience in a similar position
• Excellent overall knowledge of the Luxembourg Fund Industry and especially on the Transfer Agent activity
• Very good understanding of local anti-money laundering laws rules and regulations in particular circulars and laws issued by the CSSF as relates to AML/CFT e.g. CSSF Regulation 12-02 AML Law of 12 November 2004, 4th and 5th AML Directive
• Extensive relevant Compliance AML and data privacy experience or other related experience e.g. legal, risk management, audit etc
• Proven experience in team management

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements
• SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience
• A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Strong leadership skills to work across all levels of the organization and bringing teams together to achieve result
• Client facing skills would be considered a distinct advantage.

Job Responsibilities

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• Perform appropriate level of Quality Assurance including assessments of complex ownership structures
• Handle AML and KYC related requirements for Investors and related parties, and escalating potential issues to Senior Management and external parties as applicable, as well as handling Client and Investor queries and escalations to provide suitable solutions
• Perform internal controls daily, weekly and monthly and escalating as required, as well as escalation of any irregularities or high risk findings
• Ensure monthly reporting and oversight requirements are met as part of the wider team via performing internal controls/oversight with a view to focus on trends/patterns and concerns within our operations team
• Embrace change and to strive for continuous process improvement in order to achieve greater efficiencies and to improve the effectiveness of services and systems
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders within the Transfer Agency, the Corporate Investment Bank team and our clients in order to keep abreast of changes to client servicing requirements and/ or regulatory or policy driven changes
• Adhere to appropriate operational policies and procedures and ensuring same are kept up to date within the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Previous experience in a Transfer Agency role with knowledge of AML/KYC products and industry, particularly in Luxembourg
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders and clients
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Capable of working independently and proactively, while also being a collaborative team player
• Ability to make decisions under pressure, embrace new challenges, and demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills
• Client-focused, ensuring adherence to service level agreements with a strong understanding of risk and control

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Any other European languages is an advantage
• Knowledge on automation Tools such as Alteryx will be an advantage