EMEA Wholesale KYC Operations Policy – Executive Director (all genders)

JPMorganChase; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading financial services firm in Frankfurt seeks a policy leader for KYC Operations. You will develop and maintain KYC policies, ensure compliance with EU regulations, and lead cross-functional relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates have extensive AML/KYC experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to regulatory changes. Director-level experience is required.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in financial services focused on AML/KYC.
• Experience in a policymaking or policy-advisory role is required.
• Deep knowledge of European AML/KYC regulations.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain KYC policies aligned with regulations.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Lead policy governance and evaluate risks associated with KYC.

Kenntnisse

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Join our dynamic EMEA Wholesale KYC Operations Policy and Program Support Team in Frankfurt and make a real impact on the firm’s growth and resilience. We value innovative thinkers who challenge the status quo and strive for excellence in a collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the WKO’s KYC policies and procedures ensuring they are aligned with EU directives, firm‑wide policy and national regulations across all relevant European jurisdictions.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including European regulators, internal business leaders and colleagues in the Second Line of Defence (2LOD) Compliance Risk and Legal teams across various European countries. Act as a liaison between the business and regulatory bodies translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance.
• Lead the policy governance framework for our European operations. This includes establishing regular review cycles, managing policy exceptions and providing consistent reporting to senior management on the status of our KYC policies and associated risks. Evaluate and proactively identify any gaps in the KYC onboarding and renewal processes, developing strategies to proactively prevent control gaps and adverse audit results.
• Act as the primary advisor on KYC policy matters for our European business lines. Develop and deliver training programs to ensure all relevant staff from front‑line employees to senior leaders understand their responsibilities under our KYC policies.
• Proactively monitor and interpret changes in European AML/KYC regulations and guidance. Assess the impact of these changes on our policies and operations and work with relevant teams to implement necessary updates in a timely and effective manner.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Extensive experience in financial services with a significant focus on AML/KYC, financial crime or regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience in a policymaking or policy‑advisory role is required.
• Deep knowledge of European AML/KYC regulations. Solid experience of working within the European regulatory landscape is essential.
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders at an executive level within a complex multinational organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic approach to balancing risk and business objectives.
• Director-level experience.
• Employee Relations, Employee Evaluation, Management Experience, Profit & Loss, Conflict Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Budgeting, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Leadership Management, Financial Planning.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Proficiency in German and other major European languages is desirable.

Key Skills

Employee Relations, Employee Evaluation, Management Experience, Profit & Loss, Conflict Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Budgeting, Leadership Experience, Supervising Experience, Leadership management, Financial Planning.