KYC SpDD Specialist - PEP & NM Due Diligence

Testing Site - JPMC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Saudi Arabia seeks an Associate in the Central Alerts Unit within Wholesale KYC Operations to conduct specialized due diligence for PEPs and Negative Media and advise on KYC requirements across jurisdictions.

You will partner with onboarding, GFCC, and checker functions, analyze information, update records, and communicate findings to front office, contributing to regulatory compliance and risk management in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in KYC for global corporate clients.
• Strong AML/KYC compliance knowledge, including USA Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act.
• Excellent analytical, research, and investigative skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized due diligence (SpDD) for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and Negative Media (NM).
• Advise on KYC requirements and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Analyze and summarize information to assess potential risks.
• Apply regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions and internal procedures.
• Draft and review PEP SpDD requirements using public and internal sources.
• Update KYC records based on new information and findings.
• Communicate key findings and recommendations to front office and stakeholders.
• Develop strong partnerships and act as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Proactively escalating potential issues to management.
• Support continuous improvement of KYC processes.
• Collaborate with onboarding, GFCC, and checker functions to resolve issues.

Skills

KYC experience

AML/KYC compliance

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

English fluency

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Research tools

Databases

Job description

J.P. Morgan in Saudi Arabia seeks an Associate in the Central Alerts Unit within Wholesale KYC Operations to conduct specialized due diligence for PEPs and Negative Media and advise on KYC requirements across jurisdictions.

You will partner with onboarding, GFCC, and checker functions, analyze information, update records, and communicate findings to front office, contributing to regulatory compliance and risk management in a global firm.