Central Alerts Unit

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity, and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at J.P. Morgan Chase.

This is an opportunity for a highly-skilled KYC professional to progress their career in a growing and dynamic international organization. The individual will work within Wholesale KYC Operations (WKO) to conduct Specialized Due Diligence (SpDD) and advise on the KYC requirements for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media (NM). Additionally, the Associate will work in close partnership with front office, on-boarding, GFCC, and checker functions. The WKO Associate will be based in Buenos Aires.

Job responsibilities:

- Understand the Corporate and Local Due Diligence standards with respect to the identification of PEPs associated with our direct customers.
- Understand the Negative Media Know Your Customer (KYC) Guidelines and create NM dispositions to analyze impact to client.
- Gather, analyze and coherently summarize pertinent information and potential risks.
- Draft and advise on PEP SpDD requirements using public and internal sources.
- Ensure KYC is updated properly based upon information sourced.
- Communicate critical elements of SpDD and NM disposition with front office;
- Develop strong partnerships, escalate issues, and eliminate roadblocks; become a trusted advisor to the business
- Proactively highlight and escalate potential issues to management.
- Assist in creating and maintaining an effective and efficient team through continuous communication, timely feedback, and appropriate supervisory practices.
- Assist in developing and leading a team that is responsive to dynamic organizational and operational changes.
- Foster and champion High-Performance Culture where people are empowered to make decisions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

- Relevant experience in KYC covering global corporate customer types.
- AML/KYC compliance background essential - knowledge of the USA Patriot Act, Bank Secrecy Act, and related local AML regulations.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership, focus on quality and best practices.
- Excellent analytical and research skills, detail oriented, and an investigative mindset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptable, flexible, and willing to work in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in pipeline management with ability to prioritize work, create plans, and manage book of work to meet deadlines.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
Leadership experience including team leaders' performance management and coaching.

If you join the company, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that supports each other and will empower you to do your best work.

Your wellbeing is very important to us. Below you´ll find some examples of ongoing initiatives to promote it and a link to learn more about our benefits & culture:

- Home office/flexible work arrangements and work tools to ensure a great experience.
- Generous vacation, exam and parental leave.
- Support for parents, including Family Network that provides support to parents and caregivers, Lactation room on premise, and Paid Day care for your children up to 6-years-old.
- Medical coverage for you and your family, including domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program which provides personal and confidential advisory on psychological, financial and legal matters.
- Wellness programs - e.g. Yoga, stretching and mindfulness classes delivered on premises.
- Language classes, mentorship programs and customized trainings.
- Platform for employee discounts in Buenos Aires.
- Many others that will be presented to you if you join the team.

**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.

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.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

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