JPMorgan Global Screening Operations – Transaction Escalations Analyst 

United Kingdom, England 

823382020

Job responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive review of production transactions across globally booked business, which are escalated to Sanctions Escalations daily as suspect items against OFAC, HMT, EU, or other sanctions programs, utilizing in-house and publicly available information to identify concerns.
• Review and analyze the underlying data to accurately support decision-making, which may result in escalation in line with Sanctions programs and/or law enforcement/SAR filing.
• Summarize and fully document all transactions within the Global Sanctions Manager system within expected timeframes, in line with currency cut-offs.
• Exhibit understanding of upstream and downstream processes and ability to identify client impact when reviewing transactions.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the ever-changing Sanctions landscape through knowledge, research, and training.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects related to technology enhancements, procedural updates, and thematic reviews.
• Continually maintain and review current controls for effectiveness, in close partnership with internal functions and in accordance with company policies and regulatory changes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Educated to a degree level and/or has obtained the appropriate level of business experience.
• Ability to deliver strong business results against internal and market cut offs in a fluid and ever-changing sanctions environment.
• Advanced analytical and written skills, enabling the clear and accurate summarization of your decision making.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with other teams.
• Ability to follow procedures, maintain quality standards, understand regulatory requirements while adhering to the appropriate controls.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous experience of Sanctions, financial crimes compliance or a related position.
• Proactive and resourceful mindset.
• MS Office skills including intermediate Excel skills.