Sanctions Compliance Officer, Associate

Job Description
Join our team as a Sanctions Compliance Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with global financial crimes regulations. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues across various regions, enhancing your career in a rapidly changing business and regulatory landscape.
As a Sanctions Compliance Officer in the Global Financial Crimes Compliance team, you will work closely with colleagues in the line of business, US, EMEA, and local APAC Compliance teams. You will provide sanctions guidance, develop a strong working knowledge of sanctions programs, and support business partners with ad hoc queries. Your role will require independent decision-making and adaptability to changing environments.
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance on sanctions laws, including OFAC and other relevant jurisdictions, for Commercial and Investment (CIB) Bank Markets and Securities Services products and services.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of OFAC and other sanctions programs.
• Work on global projects for sanctions transformation.
• Deliver training and respond to sanctions escalations as needed.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes and maintain open communication with APAC colleagues.
• Demonstrate a strong controls mindset and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and escalate key risks/issues to management.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Continuously research and update knowledge of the evolving sanctions landscape.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to assess and make sound decisions regarding sanction risk.
• Relevant knowledge in Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, and Securities Services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships within a large organization.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, with a commitment to owning issues and resolving them.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables.
• In-depth knowledge of OFAC and local sanctions requirements in APAC countries.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, capable of working independently under pressure.
• Regular interaction with other regions and participation in conference calls across different time zones.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) required, or evidence of comparable academic/work achievement.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proficiency in Chinese is advantageous, as this individual will be working on projects that require interaction with Chinese-speaking stakeholders and navigating regulatory environments in APAC regions.
• Experience in interacting with global teams and managing cross-regional projects.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• AML/Sanctions related qualification is preferred
• Experience in leading initiatives or projects within a compliance setting.

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.
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.