Job Title : Operations - KYC Associate
Location : Kuala Lumpur
Company : JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-05-09
Close Date : 2023-09-09

You, as the KYC Specialist will be responsible for managing the business requests in KYC Onboarding, Remediation and Renewals. You will be required to facilitate the end to end client onboarding process. You will participate in onboarding efforts and projects to clean up data and documentation and coordinate with other areas as needed (COB, Compliance, Sales, and Client Service).

Job Responsibilities

• Manage KYC/ client onboarding requests in coordination with Front Office and facilitate the KYC process end to end
• Work closely with the Front Office and potentially direct with clients as required, to obtain all necessary supporting evidence to full KYC due diligence
• Act as an SME and Due Diligence expert to guide clients through the KYC requirements and variation of documents which may fulfil due diligence requirements
• Conduct in-depth analysis on the ownership structure of the client on publicly available sources (not limited to company registries) or client documentation, and seek additional confirmation or approvals as required
• Ensure onboarding is completed within agreed timeframes
• Timely review of client's KYC documentation in accordance with the firms AML/KYC policies and procedures
• Validate accuracy of data in KYC platforms and ensure completeness of document package

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Candidate must have at least 5 years of KYC experience or equivalent experience
• Strong working knowledge of KYC / CIP / AML rules and regulations and multiple client types (i.e. Corporates, SPV, Trust, F.I.'s. etc.)
• Experienced in Client Due Diligence, risk assessment and vetting of negative news.
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of screening and research tools such as World-Check, OFAC, LexisNexis and Factiva.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• We're a global company whose primary business language is English and so fluency in English is required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Individual must be detail oriented and self-directing
• Ideal candidate would be a quick learner, highly motivated and have a 'can do' attitude.
• Comfortable working as a team and able to lead a team to deliver results
• Excellent technical, analytical and research skills.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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