JPMorgan Wholesales KYC Operations - Banking Middle Office Associate 

Singapore, Singapore 

649915298

Job responsibilities

• Manage KYC/ client onboarding requests in coordination with Front Office and facilitate the KYC process end to end
• Work closely with the Front Office and potentially direct with clients as required, to obtain all necessary supporting evidence to full KYC due diligence
• Act as an SME and Due Diligence expert to guide clients through the KYC requirements and variation of documents which may fulfil due diligence requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis on the ownership structure of the client on publicly available sources (not limited to company registries) or client documentation, and seek additional confirmation or approvals as required
• Follow up with KYC production teams to ensure onboarding is completed within agreed timeframes
• Liaise regularly with the business to conduct workload planning, review status of key onboarding's and prioritize open requests
• Interact with key stakeholders such as Legal, Compliance, Credit and Operations to develop strong partnerships, eliminate roadblocks and ensure continuity of information flow across the groups
• Assist Relationship Managers with overnight screening, client exits and any other KYC related tasks as required
• Manage personal workload and priority items and ensure timely escalation of key risks/issues to management
• Keep informed of any changes to processes and procedures, regulatory change and ensure open verbal dialogue with colleagues across the region
• Identify and execute process improvements, provide guidance and support on key process and technology initiatives to the business

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in KYC / Compliance / AML with solid knowledge of KYC/Compliance/AML procedures and standards within the banking industry
• Experience in client / front office stakeholder management experience
• Knowledge of multiple client types (i.e. Corporates, SPV, Trust, FI’s. etc.)
• Knowledge of financial industry with in-depth expertise in various lines of business (Corporate Investment Bank and heritage lines of business)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management, organizational, relationship building skills
• Quality client focus, strong controls mind-set and strong customer service skills(e.g. oral and written communication skills)
• Prior experience of adhering to controls and compliance standards
• Ability to grasp/learn concepts and procedures quickly
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent