Are you a strategic thinker passionate about driving solution and interested in building your career in Global Screening Operations? Transaction Screening Escalation is responsible for implementation and oversight of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and related initiatives for the firm's businesses in Asia. The team work closely with business, legal, risk, compliance and audit functions to provide expertise on regulatory compliance matters, assess and measure compliance and related risks, and monitor and test the adequacy of the firm's compliance control environment.
As a Global Screening Operations Analyst in the Transactions Screening Department, you will play a critical role in the successful execution of the firm's compliance mission. You will be responsible for reviewing wire transfers and Investment bank transactions and perform necessary research to determine true sanctions matches. This role provides an opportunity to work across varied specialized applications and to contribute to the firm's commitment to compliance and quality. You will be part of a team that values strategic thinkers passionate about promoting solutions in Transactions Screening.
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform research on transactions stopped on the firm's sanctions screening systems to establish if any true matches to sanctioned entities.
- Substantiate opinions and dispositions with adequate documentation.
- Strive to maintain individual and team throughput and quality targets.
- Work with the Country GFCC and the Regional Sanctions Officer in reviewing transactions / deal for potential sanctions issues
- Work with the Country GFCC and the Regional Sanctions Officer, performing the necessary research and query to determine the sanctions requirements in Asia and US/ EMEA
- Assist in implementing OFAC/Sanctions initiatives including quality assurance, policy reviews and advising on establishing screening procedures within the businesses.
- Demonstrate strong analytical ability and critical thinking, with the ability to accurately identify issues and offer solutions.
- Exercise sound judgment and observe the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and drive the implementation of initiatives and operational process changes with a focus on innovation.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the Financial Services industry with a demonstrated track-record of delivery and/or relevant experience in Compliance, KYC and Screening
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese, with ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with proven ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
- As required, in accordance with a schedule, provide coverage on some public holidays. On occasion work outside of normal hours. May be required to participate in conference calls with the United States
- Follow and promote a strong control mindset.
- A bachelor's degree in finance or other related disciplines, with good MS Office skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Basic knowledge of banking industry. Knowledge of cash management or some experience with the corresponding banking business will be an advantage
- Basic knowledge of US OFAC and Asia sanctions requirements will be an advantage
- Experience in sanctions review and using Sanctions screening will be an advantage
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.
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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.