Transfer Agency Anti-Money Laundering (AML)Services - Associate

Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to engage with clients and grow your career with one of the world's largest financial institutions? This is an unique opportunity for you to join our Transfer Agency Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team, where we are responsible for delivering AML/Know-Your-Client (KYC) services on behalf of our diverse range of Asia clients investing across Luxembourg, Irish and Cayman domiciled funds.
As a Transfer Agency AML Associate in the Fund Operations team, you will be providing AML/KYC assessment and review and client servicing responsibilities in Hong Kong. You will join discussions with client Money Laundering Reporting Officers on Know Your Investor requirements and drive assessments in line with the Fund's risk appetite.
Job responsibilities

• Participate in the account opening journey including the validation of AML/KYC documentation on behalf of client fund promoters
• Manage review and validate processes for AML/KYC documentation specific to Luxembourg, Cayman and Irish AML/KYC standards
• Gain an understanding in the AML/KYC regulatory requirements including Financial Crimes prevention relevant to Luxembourg, Irish and Cayman fund regulations
• Maintain a strong control and regulatory mindset in managing internal processes and adherence to client service-level agreement (SLA)
• Take ownership in the tracking and follow up of outstanding AML/KYC documentation from investors
• Ensure timely response to client queries in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure internal controls and procedures are up to date and compliant with required internal policies/regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Global senior stakeholders for any compliance and client escalation issues
• Assess and validate the Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/KYC documentation required to perform the identification of investors and ultimate beneficial owners, including complex legal structures from jurisdictions throughout the world, in accordance with the current regulatory requirements of Luxembourg / Ireland and Cayman, with JP Morgan policies and procedures and as defined by individual client's Risk Based Assessment

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economic, or relevant disciplines
• At least 5 years of experience in AML, KYC, or Transfer Agency related roles
• Knowledge in AML rules and regulations - including Central Bank of Ireland regulation, Luxembourg circulars issued by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in partnership with clients, Investors and internal teams

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Related Hong Kong Securities and Investments Institute or equivalent
• Strong control experience and track record on AML/KYC implementation
• Fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese will be a plus in order to communicate with stakeholders

About Us
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.
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About the Team
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.