Alternative Fund Services AML/KYC Associate II
J.P. Morgan
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of alternative investments? Join a dynamic team where your expertise drives both client success and operational excellence. As part of our global organization, you’ll help shape the future of fund services while advancing your career in a collaborative, high-performing environment. We value your initiative, attention to detail, and commitment to integrity. Take the next step in your professional journey with us and help safeguard the financial system.
As an AML/KYC Senior Associate in the Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department, you play a vital role in protecting our clients and the wider financial community. You will work alongside a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Your contributions help ensure our operations remain robust, compliant, and client-focused. Together, we strive to deliver exceptional service and uphold the highest standards of integrity.
Job responsibilities
- Review and update investor Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing information and documentation
- Assist with onboarding and cyclical reviews of investor accounts on Transfer Agency systems
- Verify team members’ work and provide constructive feedback
- Identify and escalate potential money laundering or reputational risks through transaction monitoring and screening
- Participate in delivering excellent client service, including addressing technology and regulatory needs
- Assess and enhance current procedures to improve operational efficiency and risk mitigation
- Validate Know Your Customer files to ensure compliance
- Support training initiatives for team members
- Manage email communications and respond to queries promptly
- Oversee the AML/CFT framework within Transfer Agency, ensuring comprehensive and compliant practices
- Build strong working relationships across business-aligned and central functions
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 5+ years AML/CTF experience in the financial services industry with exposure to a globally diverse investor base
- Strong understanding of applicable AML/KYC regulations related to risk assessments and investor onboarding
- Demonstrated operational and risk awareness, with attention to detail and escalation skills
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and influencing abilities
- Experience in coaching or leading team members
- Ability to work independently and proactively within a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- Commitment to following policies and procedures, with a focus on escalation of potential issues
- Proven ability to coordinate delivery across multiple functions and regions
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Direct experience in Transfer Agency operations
- Knowledge of alternative investment funds
- Expertise in investor AML/KYC onboarding and ongoing maintenance
- Experience supporting training and development initiatives
- Familiarity with U.S. and Cayman fund regulatory requirements
- Professional qualifications in compliance or financial crime prevention
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and risk mitigation
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.
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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.
Drive the success of both the client and stakeholders in the Fund Services organization.