JPMorgan Sanctions Initial Review – Associate 

Japan, Tokyo 

568721271

As a Sanctions Initial Review – Associate within our Payment Operations team, you will have the opportunity to review wire transfers and investment bank transactions, and conduct research to identify true sanctions matches. You will play a key role in advising and consulting our Line of Businesses (LOBs), and managing local sanctions lists in collaboration with our Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team. You will also be involved in exciting projects related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) / Sanctions, including the implementation of relevant policies and procedures. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of financial compliance.

Job responsibilities

• Perform research on transactions stopped on the firm’s sanctions screening systems to establish if any true matches to sanctioned entities.
• Work with the Country GFCC and the Regional Sanctions Officer in reviewing transactions / deal for potential sanctions issues
• Work with the Country GFCC and the Regional Sanctions Officer, performing the necessary research and query to determine the sanctions requirements in Asia and US/ EMEA
• Assist in implementing OFAC/Sanctions initiatives including quality assurance, policy reviews and advising on establishing screening procedures within the businesses.
• Work with Country GFCC on local sanctions lists management.
• Support from home up to Tokyo time 19:00 at rotational basis.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Attention to detail. The successful candidate should be meticulous in reviewing all parts of a transaction.
• Strong Communication Skills as it is required to communicate clearly to the businesses required actions after the review.
• Strong analytical ability and logical thinking such as ability to identify issues related to sanctions accurately and offer solutions.
• Have the initiative to find information to substantiate an opinion. Where required, be able to provide recommendations on Global sanctions processes.
• As required, in accordance with a schedule, provide coverage on some public holidays. On occasion work outside of normal hours as it may be required to participate in conference calls with the United States
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive the implementation of initiatives and operational process changes with a focus on innovation.
• Strive to maintain individual and team throughput and quality targets and ensure work meet deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment and observe the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Follow and promote a strong control mindset.Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
• Some Basic knowledge of US OFAC and Asia sanctions requirements will be an advantage.
• Experience in sanctions review and using Sanctions screening will be an advantage.
• Some basic knowledge of banking industry. Knowledge of cash management or some experience with the corresponding banking business will be a plus.