Internal Audit Associate - Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer

JPMorganChase Internal Audit is an independent function accountable to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the Office of the Chairman, senior management and our global and local regulators. Internal Audit is comprised of more than 1,000 auditors, located in key locations across the globe, and is responsible for assessing the adequacy of the control environments across the firm's lines of business.

As an Audit Associate within the EMEA AML/KYC team you will be involved in executing testing as well as have an opportunity to lead engagements. You will be part of a team that assesses 1st line of defence KYC activities and 2nd line of defence AML controls. Areas of focus include reviewing KYC documentation across the International Private Bank (IPB) and International Consumer Bank (ICB) as well as evaluating EMEA AML controls across transaction monitoring, AML Investigations, SAR filing, sanctions compliance, and MLRO processes in regional and/or global audits.

The role is suitable for individuals with financial crime compliance experience with an understanding of AML/KYC regulatory requirements, particularly across the UK and EU. The team leads regional and location audits and has a significant involvement in regulatory interactions.

Job responsibilities:

• Executes, documents, and participates in audit engagements, taking ownership for assigned tasks, and produce quality deliverables to both department and professional standards.
• Works closely with global Audit colleagues in the early identification of emerging control issues and report them in a timely manner to Audit management and business stakeholders.
• Finalizes audit findings and use judgment to provide an overall opinion on the control environment by developing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
• Communicates audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement in the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Recognizes the confidential nature of Internal Audit communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with firm policy.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• experience of internal or external auditing methodology or have a background in similar functions such as compliance monitoring and testing or controls management.
• Knowledge and experience of financial crime processes, risks and controls (KYC/AML) is essential.
• strong understanding of financial crime compliance regulatory and customer due diligence requirements across jurisdictions such as the UK, EU, Middle East and Africa.
• ability to operate as an effective auditor, you will have a strong understanding of internal control concepts and the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of key controls for a given set of risks, including probability and impact of internal control weaknesses.
• strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in order to build trust and credibility with colleagues and stakeholders, while also influencing the actions of the business to improve its control environment.
• proven ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• strong analytical skills with thorough attention to detail.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• KYC and AML financial crime compliance (AML, sanctions, etc.) experience.
• ACAMs / ICA Diploma or other AML certification (or willing to pursue).
• ACA, ACCA, CIA certifications or other relevant qualification.

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

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.

The Audit department provides independent assessments to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal controls. The team's priorities are focused on strong governance, transparency, strategic engagement, and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that develops our talent.