WKO NA Markets Senior Associate

Job Description

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.  

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. 

Job Description

As a Know your Costumer Associate within our Client Onboarding and KYC team, you will be responsible for performing specific KYC tasks and client documentation analysis. You will work closely with other supporting areas such as Legal, Compliance, Internal Controls, Technology, Client Services, and other Regional and Global Client Onboarding teams. This role provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of AML policies and internal procedures, and to contribute to the bank's reputation, assets, and finances protection. We value teamwork and inclusivity, and we are committed to providing a supportive work environment where you can do your best work.

Job responsibilities

• Perform specific KYC (Know Your Customer) tasks and client documentation analysis in support of the approval of renewal, remediation or amendments to existing customers, identifying and applying regulatory requirements of the different applicable jurisdictions and internal procedures.
• Obtain a general understanding of and execute AML (Anti money laundering) policies and internal procedures, in accordance with local and global principles. 
• Address business questions and advise about onboarding requirements and status. 
• Ensure quality Control activities: In-depth knowledge of procedures and systems to ensure client records are compliant with all applicable rules, protecting reputation, assets and finances of the bank.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are updated reflecting the latest procedures.
• Collaborate with other supporting areas such as Legal, Compliance, Internal Controls, Technology, Client Services, as well as with other Regional and Global Client Onboarding teams.
• Control and follow up of Pending Client Documentation by liaising with internal Lines of Business.
• Participate in special projects as requested
• Manage a team of analysts, control their pipeline and help them achieve their objectives. 
• University degree.
• Fluent English is mandatory, both written and verbally. Formal communication in English is required on the daily tasks.
• Minimum of four years relevant working experience.
• Experience managing a high performance team. 
• Experience in developing talent.
• Proven experience in working in a high performance role with tight deadlines.
• High adaptability to change.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• University degree.
• Fluent English, both written and verbally. (Formal communication in English is required on the daily tasks.)
• Minimum of four years relevant working experience.
•  Experience managing a high performance team.
• Proven track record of thriving in high pressure dynamic environments.
• High adaptably to changes. 
• Experience in talent development.

Employer Description

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Organization Description

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.