Compliance - Global Financial Investigations Unit Detect / Report Senior Associate

Job Description

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in class.

As a Global Financial Crimes Compliance Detect / Report Senior Officer within JPMorgan Chase, you are at the center of keeping the firm strong and resilient. You will help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. You will be a part of our culture in Risk Management and Compliance that is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class. As a Senior Anti Money Laundering Investigator, you will be an integral part of the Firm's Global Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU), responsible for strategically detecting, investigating, and mitigating money laundering / terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks, including typology, geography, product, customer/entity type and other money laundering / terrorist financing (ML/TF) risk categories.

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills, proven investigatory skills and the ability to present intelligence updates to senior levels in the organization. 
• Engage with money laundering / terrorist financing (AML) management, senior representatives of varied lines of business and the firm's legal, and audit and risk departments.   
• Leverage strong knowledge of banking systems and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) typologies and be a self-starter who is willing to work in ambiguous detail, having the ability to dissect and analyze large amounts of unstructured information to find and resolve high risk money laundering / terrorist financing (ML/TF) activity.
• Administer the highest degree of confidentiality and sound judgement in the handling of information while discharging responsibilities while also maintaining high quality investigative standards. 
• Work assigned cases and files quality focused Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
• Assist with the development of high-level, proactive projects with clear methodologies and objectives to identify and mitigate risk
• Partner with Global Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) data analysts and various technology groups to build out money laundering / terrorist financing project work
• Identifies and acquires customer and transaction information across multiple platforms/systems to identify suspicious and high-risk activity
• Participate in assigned Global Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU) working groups

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Possesses strong data handling, research, and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to process large volume of transaction level data
• Ability to communicate methodologies and findings into a clear and concise manner, including summaries of findings and investigative presentations appropriate for the intended audience which can include senior management within Compliance and the business
• 2+ years of Anti-Money Laundering investigations related experience
• Previous success in complex analysis and investigations in a proactive manner within unstructured data populations
• In-depth understanding of Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Office of Foreign Assets Control and other Anti-Money Laundering regulatory policies
• Ability to review and fuse geography, products, customer-types, and expected type of activity in order to effectively identify risk and suspicious activity
• Self-starter, creative, capable of working under minimum supervision. Results oriented team player
• Exceptional research, analytical skills and must be able to prepare presentation materials while being naturally curious, willingness to explore innovative ways to analyze and review data.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills having the ability to present to senior levels in the organization

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Our Compliance teams work globally across all lines of business to advise internal stakeholders on the impact of regulatory requirements and how to balance these with the firm’s needs. Their diverse mandate means they also provide input on new business strategies, product lines, policies, training, operational processes, risk mitigation and control.