JPMorgan Global Financial Crimes - Vice President Assistant General Counsel 

United States, New York, New York 

499678729

As a Global Financial Crimes Legal Advisor in the Global Financial Crimes Legal team, you will provide critical strategic legal advice on the key financial crimes subject matters to different internal functions and lines of business operated by JPMC, and should have experience in U.S. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policy, legislation, regulation, and compliance program practice; also helpful, but not essential, is experience in Anti-Corruption, AML in asset and investment management, a working knowledge of the U.S. Sanctions regime, and relationships or familiarity with the U.S. financial crimes and banking regulators and examiners. This role offers the opportunity to influence policy reform, engage with key regulators, and support JPMC's compliance initiatives. You will work closely with internal partners, leveraging your expertise to anticipate regulatory trends and drive strategic solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and advocate for AML policy reform with regulators and legislators.
• Monitor changes in AML, ABC, and Sanctions laws and industry trends.
• Provide legal advice to business colleagues on AML and Sanctions issues.
• Support GFCC on projects related to Suspicious Activity Reporting.
• Advise on systems and controls for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external counsel on investigative matters.
• Support GFCC training in financial crime coverage areas.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Translate complex legal concepts into practical solutions.
• Drive creative problem-solving initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• U.S.-qualified lawyer with minimum 10 years of experience in financial services regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. AML/KYC regimes and the AML Act of 2020.
• Familiarity with legal frameworks for financial institution products and transactions.
• Leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to develop solid client relationships.
• Experience in translating legal concepts into solutions.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in international AML, Sanctions, and ABC frameworks.
• Familiarity with asset and investment management AML practices.
• Strong networking skills with regulators and industry partners.
• Experience in cross-border information sharing.
• Knowledge of digital assets and emerging financial technologies.
• Ability to anticipate regulatory focus areas.
• Experience in training and development in compliance areas.