Alternative Funds Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
- An exciting opportunity to join our global Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Department. The primary responsibility of the Alternative Funds Team within the Transfer Agency Departrment is to ensure JPMSE duties towards AML and Registration are monitored in line with the regulation as well as the JPMSE standards.
- As an Alternative Funds Associate in Alternatives Team, you will be in charge of the day to day activity of the AML Onboarding team, In addition, part of your responsibilities will be Sanctions and PEP screening at onboarding.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all Investor and Agent records on the Transfer Agency register are compliant with all AML policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with Luxembourg Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering regulations together with internal local and group policy when assessing Investor and Agent documentation.
- Work closely with internal Compliance as well the Compliance and MLRO of the Funds when reviewing complex account opening requests and seek appropriate solutions.
- Attend client meeting and Due Diligence calls/Meetings.
- Identify and escalate risk issues in accordance with internal risk policies
- Ensure procedures update according to new policies and regulations, governance and recertification.
- Monitor regular staff training on AML Red flags.

**Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills**:

- Master’s Degree or Equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ work experience in a similar position
- Excellent overall knowledge of the Luxembourg Fund Industry and especially on the Transfer Agent activity
- Very good understanding of local anti-money laundering laws rules and regulations in particular circulars and laws issued by the CSSF as relates to AML/CFT e.g. CSSF Regulation 12-02 AML Law of 12 November 2004, 4th and 5th AML Directive
- Extensive relevant Compliance AML and data privacy experience or other related experience e.g. legal, risk management, audit etc
- Proven experience in team management
- Client facing skills

**Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills**:

- Proven knowledge of regulatory requirements and an ability to translate them into operational/process requirements
- SSAE16/Long Form Report and other Audit experience
- A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Strong leadership skills to work across all levels of the organisation and bringing teams together to achieve result

**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**

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

J.P. Morgan delivers investor solutions that help clients protect their portfolios, optimize their efficiency and maximize opportunities in diverse global markets. Teams support clients across a global custody network spanning 100 markets, with custody and asset servicing, fund accounting and administration, alternative investment services, integrated analytics, agency lending, collateral management and depositary receipt solutions. Clients include asset and fund managers, asset owners, banks and broker-dealers, hedge funds and alternative investors, and insurance companies.