EMEA AML Investigations Quality Reviewer Associate

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Bournemouth is seeking an Associate in the EMEA AML Investigations team. This role involves reviewing investigation documentation, submitting Suspicious Activity Reports, and participating in proactive investigations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong investigative skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. Candidates with a background in financial crimes or regulatory environments will be preferred. This position offers an opportunity to impact financial crimes compliance globally.

Qualifications

• Proven problem-solving ability and analytical mindset.
• Experience managing multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong documentation and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to build partnerships with senior stakeholders.
• Team player with a readiness to share knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience handling large data sets in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review investigation documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend Financial Crimes Monitoring Committee meetings.
• Review and submit Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Drive quality agenda and provide feedback to peers.
• Develop knowledge of AML typologies.
• Participate in proactive investigative projects.
• Manage work queues to meet deadlines.

Skills

Investigative skills and analytical mindset

Ability to prioritize competing demands

Mindset to critically review work

Relationship management skills

Teamwork and knowledge sharing

Good communication skills

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Python

Tableau

UiPath

Xceptor

Job description

As an Associate in the EMEAAnti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigations team, you will become part of Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) within the wider Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) organization at JP Morgan.

The EMEA AML Investigations team is responsible for AML investigations across various line of business working in partnership with colleagues in North America and Asia Compliance, EMEA in-country Compliance/GFCC teams and client-focused staff in the lines of business. With no two days being the same, you may find yourself investigating unusual and potentially suspicious activity brought to the team’s attention by virtue of escalations from the strategic transaction monitoring systems; referrals from other sources such as the business, law enforcement or other financial institutions; proactive investigations arising from self-generated leads; or from the firm’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

The role requires a level of independent decision making and judgment. You will work effectively with minimal supervision to align yourself and the team with responsibilities outlined by the function.

The Review Team performs quality checking on work items submitted by investigators, to ensure that information is presented accurately, all risks are appropriately addressed, and outcomes are documented according to procedures.

Job responsibilities

• Reviews investigation documentation to ensure all required supporting information is included, and findings are accurately documented
• Attends the EMEA Financial Crimes Monitoring Committee (FCMC) meeting with relevant country Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs)
• Reviews drafted Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) for accuracy and submits to law enforcement
• Drives the quality agenda within the team and provides feedback to peers, either individually or through group training initiatives
• Develops knowledge of criminal methods and AML typologies, applying these characteristics through critical challenge of investment analysis
• Participates in proactive investigative projects in support of national, regional, or global priorities and initiatives, including engagement with external partners
• Participates in ad hoc projects and enhanced reviews, including supporting regulatory enquiries and line of business Compliance
• Manages work queues to ensure all work items are completed within required timeframes

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Investigative skills and an analytical mind-set, including proven problem-solving ability
• The ability to prioritise competing demands; organise one's agenda; and work under pressure
• Mind-set to critically review work submitted by peers, including accuracy of documentation and risk assessment to ensure correct outcome
• The relationship management skills to deal with peers and senior stakeholders and build partnerships with other departments
• The ability to work in teams and the readiness to impart knowledge
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, particularly experience in handling large volumes of quantitative data

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong academic background or work achievements
• Experience in Anti-Money Laundering, other financial crimes, the finance industry, financial regulation, law enforcement or intelligence analysis
• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, including the ability to make sound decisions, including escalation when appropriate, regarding ML/TF risk
• Any working experience with visualisation, robotic and data automation software (e.g. Alteryx, Python, Tableau, UiPath or Xceptor) would be advantageous