JP Morgan Chase – Vice President – Wholesale KYC Operations

JP Morgan Chase; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Mumbai is seeking a KYC Manager to integrate teams and oversee KYC compliance. You will manage a large team, ensure exceptional onboarding experiences, and stay updated on regulatory changes. A successful candidate will have at least 4 years of managerial experience in KYC/AML and relevant certifications. This role offers challenging opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of previous experience in managerial roles within KYC/AML/Compliance departments.
• Experience within the investment bank or financial services sector.
• Strong product knowledge in Treasury Services, Custody, and Markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team of KYC professionals.
• Integrate historical KYC teams into a single unit.
• Deliver Regulatory renewals on schedule.
• Identify and execute process improvements.

Skills

KYC/AML/CDD/EDD standards

Team management

Client-focused mindset

Process improvement

Education

ACAMs or equivalent certifications

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast-paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

Success in this role requires the ability to quickly integrate KYC client offices into the new Commercial & Investment Bank while leading the India Banking KYC Client office.

You would lead a large team of KYC professionals; build rapport with our internal and external customers to ensure all KYC aspects of the Client onboarding & regulatory renewals is exceptional, efficient and world-class. Staying updated with regulatory changes and requirements predominantly with respect to India KYC obligations & other local diligence drivers specially for our India Headquarter & subsidiary banking clients will be a success factor.

Job Responsibilities

• Integrate the historical Commercial and Global Corporate Bank KYC teams at India to a single Commercial & Investment Bank KYC team.
• Partner with Front office to understand and review growth plans and accordingly plan as a strategic partner to drive the growth of the India business by providing a superior KYC experience.
• Help organize the book of work for the teams and partner with business stakeholders to prioritize accordingly. Coordinate case prioritization, capacity planning and assignments.
• Deliver the Regulatory renewals book of work using milestones and effective escalation management for on-time completions.
• Build and develop strong partnerships, identify challenges and eliminate roadblocks in partnership with KYC Policy, Compliance and Control Partners.
• You will be leading team leads who support both Middle Office and Production functions, mentorship and team management will be key to driving productivity & quality.
• Stay up to date of any changes to processes and procedures, regulatory change and ensure impacts & changes are communicated to our business partners.
• Identify and execute process improvements, drive our continuous KYC and transformation agenda.
• Project Manager & deliver change & other automation initiatives to simplify and build process controls.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• ACAMs or equivalent certifications.
• Experience within the investment bank, financial services, auditing, compliance, or consulting industry with a strong exposure to KYC/AML/CDD/EDD standards.
• Product Knowledge to include Treasury Services, Custody and Markets product knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years of previous experience in managerial roles within KYC/AML/Compliance departments.
• Highly motivated, team player, self-starter and able to work independently.
• Client-focused whilst maintaining a strong controls mind-set.
• Proactive and flexible approach to personal workload and wider team targets
• Proven experience of producing quality work whilst maintaining regular throughput, adhering to time-sensitive deadlines as necessary.

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.