Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the world of finance and compliance? At JPMSE, we are committed to excellence in monitoring AML and Registration duties, ensuring adherence to both regulatory standards and our own high benchmarks. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our EMEA AML Team, where you will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day activities of our AML team.
As an Alternative Funds AML KYC Associate in the EMEA AML Team you will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining the integrity of our Investor and Agent records, conducting Sanctions and PEP screenings, and collaborating with internal and external compliance teams to navigate complex account openings
Job responsibilities:
- Ensure that all Investor and Agent records on the Transfer Agency register are compliant with all AML policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Luxembourg Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering regulations together with internal local and group policy when assessing Investor and Agent documentation.
- Work closely with internal Compliance as well the Compliance and MLRO of the Funds when reviewing complex account opening requests and seek appropriate solutions.
- Attend client meeting and Due Diligence calls/Meetings.
- Identify and escalate risk issues in accordance with internal risk policies
- Ensure procedures update according to new policies and regulations, governance and recertification.
- Monitor regular staff training on AML Red flags.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a similar position
- Excellent overall knowledge of the Luxembourg Fund Industry and especially on the Transfer Agent activity
- Very good understanding of local anti-money laundering laws rules and regulations in particular circulars and laws issued by the CSSF as relates to AML/CFT e.g. CSSF Regulation 12-02 AML Law of 12 November 2004, 4th and 5th AML Directive
- Extensive relevant Compliance AML and data privacy experience or other related experience e.g. legal, risk management, audit etc
- Proven experience in team management
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Master’s Degree or Equivalent an advantage
- Client facing skills would be considered a distinct advantage.
- Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements
- SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience
- A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Strong leadership skills to work across all levels of the organisation and bringing teams together to achieve result
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.
