JPMorgan WM Client Operations - KYC Specialist Associate 

United States, Texas, Plano 

643931786

Job summary

As a Know Your Customer (KYC) Specialist within the Asset Wealth Management (AWM) Client Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in our client due diligence process and KYC program. Your responsibilities will include closely collaborating with the front office team and their clients to gather and authenticate the necessary information for the due diligence process before account opening. Additionally, you will liaise with the risk and controls organization teams responsible for escalation management, updating policies and standards, and acting as the primary contact for regulators.

Job responsibilities:

• Partner with client-facing teams to gather, review, and input required AML/KYC information and legal documentation.
• Ensure KYC information is accurate to meet production targets while maintaining low error rates.
• Facilitate client due diligence while coordinating with other stakeholders for review and approval.
• Discuss and escalate complex issues related to client types, structures, and AML risks with Compliance partners.
• Review data integrity and perform quality checks on new and existing KYC profiles.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and tools through engagement with transformation partners.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

• At least 3 years of experience with in a financial services, operational or compliance fields
• Prior experience in Account opening, AML &/or KYC, Client Onboarding and/or documentation analysis experience
• Ability to get up to speed quickly with new or unfamiliar subject matter
• Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage