Conduct enhanced and standard customer due diligence for KYC cases, investigate system alerts, assess customer risk, verify high-risk documentation, escalate cases, and perform quality control. The role also supports KYC process development, reporting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and customer communications regarding required information. Strong analytical, investigative, communication, English, and Microsoft Office skills are required, with German regulatory knowledge and AML/KYC accreditation preferred.
Join our digital consumer banking offer Chase at our new JPMorganChase office in the heart of Berlin. In this exciting chapter of continued growth and expansion, we’re looking for a passionate Know Your Customer Operations Specialist (all genders).
As a Know Your Customer Operations Specialist you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest standards of customer due diligence. Conduct end-to-end Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for complex/high-risk KYC cases, and investigate KYC related alerts. Ideally, you will bring 2+ years’ experience in AML/KYC, compliance, audit, or financial crime within financial services/fintech, and strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills to assess customer risk profiles/alerts and drive issues to resolution. English required (German a strong plus); MS Office proficiency and a growth mindset are expected. Preferred: Good KYC/AML and German regulatory knowledge, familiarity with screening/KYC tools and digital banking/payments, Relevant AML/ KYC accreditations (e.g. ACAMs or similar).
Job Description
- Engage and contribute in building KYC related operational processes, including analysis content, relevant guidelines and procedures, as well as tools & reporting requirements.
- Conduct end-to-end Customer Due Diligence in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Monitor, investigate and opine on alerts generated by the KYC systems, taking appropriate action in line with established procedures.
- Review and verify high risk customer Identification documentation and other provided information during the onboarding process.
- Ensure timely and clear escalation of high -risk cases to appropriate teams for further investigation and action.
- Perform Quality Control, as applicable, on KYC Due Diligence related processes
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, legal, and customer support teams, to address KYC-related issues and inquires.
- Communicate with prospects/ customers when additional KYC related information or documentation is required.
- Provide valuable input and recommendations for enhancing existing KYC processes, drawing on expertise in customer due diligence and regulatory compliance.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillset
- Relevant education in Economics, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Engineering (or similar) and / or Bank Ausbildung.
- 2+ years of related working experience in Audit, Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and/or other Controlling / Investigating related roles within Banking / Financial Services / FinTech or similar.
- Clear and effective communication is crucial for interactions with internal stakeholders, customers and regulatory authorities, as applicable.
- Very good analytical and research skills, with the ability to deep-dive and investigate issues to reach a successful resolution.
- The ability to review and assess customer risk profiles & related alerts and assign appropriate risk levels based on established criteria.
- Growth mindset and a passion for learning and self-development.
- A commitment to collaboration and collective growth within the team.
- Very good computer literacy, including MS Office Suite Applications.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both verbally and in writing), German strongly advantageous.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- In-depth understanding of KYC regulations, AML laws, and Compliance frameworks in the financial services industry.
- Good Knowledge of the German regulatory framework and best practices regarding KYC processes
- Familiarity with KYC software, databases, and customer screening tool, as well as the ability to adapt to new technologies
- Familiarity with digital banking platforms, payment systems, and financial technologies.
Relevant AML/ KYC accreditations (e.g. ACAMs or similar)
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About UsJ.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. 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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JPMorganChase London, England Office
25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom, E14 5JP
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