AML/CTF Associate – AIF Transfer Agency team

JOB DESCRIPTION

Bring your expertise in AML/CTF and contribute to the success of our global Alternative Funds Team.

As an Associate in our Transfer Agency Department, you will act as a member of a dedicated AML team 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 investor accounts, including verification of team members' work and feedback, and preparation for refresh scope.
• Identify investors posing money laundering or reputational risks through transaction monitoring, PEP, sanctions, and negative media screening.
• Prepare key MIS for clients, monitor email SLAs and KPIs, and participate in client meetings.
• Prepare for client and MLRO due diligences, audits, and regulatory reviews, including sample reviews and procedure updates.
• Ensure excellent client service, addressing technology and regulatory needs, and manage email queries.
• Proactively assess procedures to identify operational inefficiencies and enhance risk mitigation controls.
• Oversee and validate KYC files, maintain AML/financial crime procedures, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Analyse legislation, regulatory changes, and industry practices impacting TA operations, and liaise with local GFCC for regulatory engagement.
• Review and approve new AML service offerings or client change requests, and act as an escalation point for clients and internal partners.
• Perform periodic reviews, manage investor data requests, support training, prepare KPIs/dashboards, and assist with projects and migrations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven 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.
• Strong analytical, organisational skills with operational and risk awareness mindset, escalation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
• 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 prioritise tasks for oneself. Adherence to ensuring policy and procedures are followed and ensuring escalation of any potential issues within the KYC environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous Transfer Agency experience.

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.