JPMorgan Central Alerts Unit Manager - Vice President 

United Kingdom, England 

949560248

If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity, and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at J.P. Morgan Chase.

As a Wholesale KYC Operations Central Alerts Unit Associate in the Central Alerts Unit Team, you will have the opportunity to progress your career as a highly-skilled KYC professional in a growing and dynamic international organization. You will manage a team within Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO), conducting Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and advising on the KYC requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media. Additionally, you will work closely with the front office, onboarding, Compliance, and checker functions as the Wholesale KYC Central Alerts Unit Manager.

Job responsibilities:

• Understands the Corporate and Local Due Diligence standards with respect to the identification of PEPs associated with our direct customers
• Understands the Negative Media KYC Guidelines and creates NM dispositions to analyze impact to client
• Develops team members, ensures training and guidance
• Gathers, analyzes, and coherently summarizes pertinent information and potential risks
• Identifies and applies regulatory requirements of the different applicable jurisdictions and internal procedures
• Drafts and advises on PEP SpDD requirements using public and internal sources
• Ensures KYC is updated in line with the information sourced
• Communicates critical elements of SpDD and NM disposition with front office
• Develops strong partnerships, escalates issues, and eliminates roadblocks
• Becomes a trusted advisor to the business
• Proactively highlights and escalates potential issues to management

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Relevant experience in KYC covering global corporate customer types
• Relevant experience in Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media due diligence
• AML/KYC compliance background essential - knowledge of the USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and related local AML regulations
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, focus on quality and best practices
• Excellent analytical and research skills, detail-oriented, and an investigative mindset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable, flexible, and willing to work in a dynamic environment