Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, Senior Associate (12-month contract)

Job Description
Join our dynamic Financial Crimes Compliance team as a Senior Associate in Australia, where your expertise will drive impactful change and growth. This 12-month contract offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career in a supportive environment that values integrity and innovation. Be part of a team that is committed to making a positive difference in the financial industry, while developing your skills and advancing your professional journey. At JPMorgan Chase, we empower our employees to think outside the box and challenge the status quo, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.
As a Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, Senior Associate within the Australia and New Zealand Compliance Department, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our firm and community. You will be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, ensuring our business operates responsibly and ethically. Working closely with a diverse team, you will contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation, where your insights and expertise are valued. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our operations and supporting the growth of our business in a compliant manner.
Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the execution of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance program within Australia.
• Provide guidance and risk-based solutions on global and local policy interpretation, focusing on KYC obligations.
• Prevent AML/CFT risks through analysis of new products, services, processes, clients, and geographies.
• Produce and review AML-related management information as part of the firm's reporting framework.
• Partner with the Regional Office on global and regional initiatives.
• Advise and collaborate with Line of Business and Compliance Officers on AML obligations.
• Develop and implement AML training and testing programs for the business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, with knowledge of Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, or Foreign Correspondent Bank.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience handling large volumes of quantitative data.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian and New Zealand AML/CFT requirements and KYC obligations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Solution-driven approach with exemplary problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with multiple differing line of businesses and/or products and services' AML investigative work is desirable

This role is initially for a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to permanent employment based on business needs. Join us in a role that not only enhances your career but also contributes to the safety and integrity of the financial system.
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.
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.
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.