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Compliance - Sanctions Lead (Global Sanctions Program and Strategic Initiative) - Vice President

Yesterday Newark, DE

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Global Financial Crimes Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Global Financial Crime Compliance Sanctions Compliance Program and Strategic Initiative Vice President within the Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) team, you will lead the strategic development initiatives and Sanctions governance related functions. You will drive the implementation and execution of JPMorgan Chase's Firmwide Sanctions program while exercising sound judgment and maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Key responsibilities require you to maintain governance framework encompassing committee oversight, Data/Retention Governance, Strategic Initiatives, BAU system changes, new business program initiatives, project reviews, and LOB coordination with an emphasis on sanctions compliance. You will also collaborate strategically with global partners, screening operations, and various governance partners to optimize and enhance sanctions requirements.

The Sanctions Oversight and Governance team is responsible for providing oversight of Regulatory exams, Audits, and controls testing initiatives, while maintaining accountability as the data retention owner and overseeing technology solutions that support sanctions documentation and record-keeping requirements. You will champion innovation initiatives to scale the sanctions platform in alignment with evolving regulatory landscapes and establish synergies across sanctions screening standards and governance programs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage the teams Data and Retention Governance Framework
  • Ensure updates to policy requirements in accordance with change management and governance processes, as well as in partnership with LOB, Corporate Functions, and Compliance stakeholders. Perform analysis to identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design potential solutions, and quantify bottom-line financial impact
  • Develop management, stakeholder, and regulator presentations in order to communicate issues, recommendations, and status of initiatives
  • Identify potential concerns and control issues, determine the root cause of issues and ensure stakeholders develop and implement appropriate corrective actions
  • Conduct ongoing compliance monitoring activities and participate in special projects as required
  • Challenge the status quo by providing critical and analytical thinking and strong decision making capabilities to identify problems, propose creative solutions, and escalate as necessary
  • Develop project plans and document and analyze business systems/processes

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

  • 5+ years AML/BSA/KYC Compliance or other related experience such as Risk management, Audit or similar Control-related experience that includes policy writing.
  • Strong understanding of relevant statutory and regulatory AML/Sanctions requirements globally, with the ability to understand, interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to business practices.
  • Ability to establish credibility, strong partnerships and influence a broad stakeholder group which includes regulators, senior business leaders, control functions, and corporate partners globally.
  • Possess strong written and oral executive-level communications skills.
  • Detail-oriented; possess a high-level of attention to detail and quality for their work product.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Experience using the MS Suite of products.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a core team member.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

  • Bachelor's degree with professional certification preferred.


ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, 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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Our Compliance teams work globally across all lines of business to advise internal stakeholders on the impact of regulatory requirements and how to balance these with the firm's needs. Their diverse mandate means they also provide input on new business strategies, product lines, policies, training, operational processes, risk mitigation and control.

Client-provided location(s): Newark, DE
Job ID: JPMorgan-210682342
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-11-07T19:05:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion