EMEA AML Internal Auditor – Senior Associate, Paris

Testing Site - JPMC; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase Internal Audit in Paris seeks an Audit Associate to join the EMEA AML team. You will execute testing and may lead engagements focusing on 2nd line AML controls across transaction monitoring, investigations, sanctions, and MLRO processes.

The role requires AML/KYC regulatory knowledge across UK/EU, strong control evaluation, and the ability to communicate findings to management. A background in auditing and AML certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing methodologies or compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of UK/EU financial crime regulations.
• Ability to evaluate internal controls and report findings.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Executes, documents, and participates in audit engagements, owning assigned tasks and delivering quality results.
• Collaborates with global Audit colleagues to identify emerging control issues and report them to management.
• Finalizes audit findings and makes recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Communicates audit findings to management and identifies opportunities for improvement in key controls.
• Protects confidentiality of Internal Audit communications according to firm policy.

Skills

AML/KYC

Audit methodologies

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

ACAMS/ICA Diploma

ACA/ACCA/CIA

Job description

JPMorganChase Internal Audit is an independent function accountable to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. Internal Audit is comprised of more than 1,000 auditors, located in key locations across the globe, and is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments acrossthe firm's lines of business.

As an Audit Associate within the EMEA AML team you will be involved in executing testing as well as have an opportunity to lead engagements. You will be part of a team that assesses 2nd line of defence AML controls. Areas of focus include evaluating EMEA AML controls across transaction monitoring, AML Investigations, SAR filing, sanctions compliance, and MLRO processes in regional and/or global audits.

The role is suitable for individuals with financial crime compliance experience with an understanding of AML/KYC regulatory requirements, particularly across the UK and EU and is based in Paris. The team leads regional and location audits and has a significant involvement in regulatory interactions.

Job responsibilities:

• Executes, documents, and participates in audit engagements, taking ownership for assigned tasks, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Works closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and report them in a timely manner to Audit management and business stakeholders.
• Finalizes audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Communicates audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Recognizes the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience of internal or external auditing methodology or have a background in similar functions such as compliance monitoring and testing or controls management.
• Knowledge and experience of financial crime processes, risks and controls (AML/KYC) is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial crime compliance regulatory and customer due diligence requirements across jurisdictions such as the UK, EU, Middle East and Africa.
• Ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a strong understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls for a given set of risks, including probability and impact of internal control weaknesses.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• AML financial crime compliance (AML, sanctions, etc.) experience.
• ACAMs / ICA Diploma or other AML certification (or willing to pursue).
• ACA, ACCA, CIA certifications or other relevant qualification.