AML/CTF Associate - AIF Transfer Agency team

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.

• 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.

• Previous Transfer Agency experience.