EMEA Wholesale KYC Operations Policy Program Manager & Executive Director

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Regulatory Program Director to oversee a major regulatory change initiative within their KYC team. This role involves driving the management of a complex program, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with AML regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial services and a strong grasp of European regulatory environments. Excellent leadership and communication skills are crucial for this strategic position.

Qualifications

• Exceptional program management skills for complex initiatives.
• Experience in AML/KYC and financial crime compliance.
• Knowledge of European AML/KYC regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of regulatory program.
• Partner with internal stakeholders for program delivery.
• Manage program's budget and timelines effectively.

Skills

Program management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the fight against financial crime? We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Regulatory Program Director to lead a multi-year, cross-functional regulatory change initiative within our First Line of Defence (1LOD) Know Your Customer (KYC) team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of compliance, ensuring our programs are robust, effective, and fully aligned with global regulatory standards.

As a Regulatory Program Director within our KYC team, you will be responsible for driving the end-to-end management of a complex regulatory program—from strategic planning and execution to stakeholder engagement and comprehensive reporting. Your leadership will be essential in navigating multi-stakeholder environments, delivering results across policy-driven and regulated sectors, and ensuring our financial crime compliance remains best-in-class.

If you have a proven track record in delivering complex programs within regulated, policy-driven, or government settings, and possess deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and KYC, we invite you to join us and help set new standards in regulatory excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, multi-year regulatory program roadmap. This involves defining the program's scope, objectives, and key deliverables in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Partner with various internal stakeholders across different lines of business (LOBs), including Compliance, Technology, Operations, and Business Units, to ensure seamless program delivery. You'll act as the central point of contact for all program-related activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inquiries related to the program. Prepare and present updates, findings, and remediation plans to regulators and internal committees, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, ensuring that all program activities are in line with risk appetite and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement controls to manage and monitor these risks effectively.
• Establish a robust governance framework for the program, including clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes. Provide regular, transparent, and accurate reporting to senior management and governance committees on program progress, risks, and performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage the program's budget, resources, and timelines to ensure efficient and timely delivery of milestones. This includes securing necessary resources and tracking expenditures against the approved budget.

Required Qualifications, capabilities and Skills:

• Exceptional program and project management skills, including the ability to manage complex, multi-year programs with multiple workstreams.
• Extensive experience in financial services, with significant experience in AML/KYC, Financial Crime or regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of European AML/KYC regulations. Solid experience of working in European Regulatory Landscape is essential.
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing stakeholders at an executive level within a complex, multinational organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with a pragmatic approach to balancing risk and business objectives.
• The ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority is essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience working in a 1LOD or KYC environment is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in German and other major European languages is desirable.

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.