AML Fund Services Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Dublin is seeking an AML/KYC Associate within our Funds team to perform timely review and update of Investor AML information in line with regulatory and JPMorgan requirements.

The role focuses on KYC file validation, onboarding and cyclical reviews, client service, and risk mitigation across multiple funds and jurisdictions, with opportunities to lead and train team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years AML/CTF experience in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of EU, CI, Cayman regulation related to risk assessments and regulatory obligations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational skills with risk awareness and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to coordinate delivery across functions and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cyclical reviews and onboarding of Investor accounts on Transfer Agency systems and verify work quality.
• Identify investors potentially exposing money laundering or reputational risks including ongoing monitoring and sanctions checks.
• Conduct team performance reviews and support training initiatives.
• Prepare MIS for clients to ensure SLA/KPI targets are met and participate in client meetings.
• Support client due diligences and regulatory reviews including sample reviews and procedures updates.
• Oversee AML/CFT framework across funds administered by JPM EMEA to ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Proactively identify process improvements to mitigate risk and improve efficiency.
• Validate KYC files and manage team email queries.
• Provide training support and maintain robust procedures.

Skills

AML/CTF experience

Regulatory understanding

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team lead experience

Time management

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department as an Associate (601)

As an AML/KYC Associate within our Funds Team, you will act as a member of a dedicated AML team within the Transfer Agency Department whose primary responsibility will be to perform timely and efficient review and update of both new and existing Investor Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) information and documentation, all with adherence to Regulatory and JPMorgan Group requirements.

Job responsibilities:

• Assist with cyclical reviews and Onboarding of all Investor accounts on the Transfer Agency systems including verification of team members work and providing feedback when required (Assist in refresh scope preparation)
• Identify investors that may create money laundering or reputational risks including but not limited to ongoing transaction monitoring, screening for PEP, Sanctions and Negative Media
• Undertake and assist with Team Performance reviews, ensuring goals, training and objectives are being reviewed & completed
• Prepare key MIS for Clients to ensure email SLA’s, KPI’s are on target and participating in weekly/monthly Client meetings
• Prepare for Client / MLRO Due Diligences, Local Global Financial Group, CBI and Audit Group including but not limited to review of samples, query resolution and procedures updates / reviews
• Participate in ensuring excellent client service provided to clients, may include technology needs, regulatory requirements
• Continually proactively assess current procedures and work practices to identify potential operational inefficiencies and additional risk mitigation control requirements
• Validate KYC files
• Support in training efforts
• Manage Email box and queries
• Oversee the AML/CFT framework within TA (Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Luxembourg, Cayman and US Funds administered by JPM EMEA), ensuring it is comprehensive, robust and compliant with contractual and where relevant, regulatory obligations

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 3 + years AML / CTF experience in the financial services industry with exposure to globally diverse investor base
• Good understanding of EU, CI, Cayman regulation such as Criminal Justice Act 2010 (as amended) as it relates to Risk Assessments and general understanding of regulatory requirements for Jersey & Cayman Funds administered by JPM EMEA, ensuring it is comprehensive, robust and compliant with contractual and where relevant, regulatory obligations
• Strong analytical, organizational skills with operational and risk awareness mindset, escalation and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, ability to assist in coaching team members
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to act on own initiative within team environment to proactively identify, own and progress tasks to be undertaken.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with central and business aligned functions across the region and co-ordinate delivery across functions
• Display effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks for oneself. Adherence to ensuring policy and procedures are followed and ensuring escalation of any potential issues within the KYC environment
• Team lead experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Preferably direct Transfer Agency experience

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.

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.

exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department as an Associate (601)