AML Investigator

Job Summary

Working closely with our Operations, Controls, Payments and Compliance teams, you will perform, monitor, review and enhance the AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and Fraud processes and controls in place to manage financial crime risk within J.P. Morgan Personal Investing, ensuring the correct outcome is reached to protect both customers and the firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing transactional monitoring and detailed investigations on existing customer accounts to combat potential AML (Anti-money Laundering) and financial crime risks via a range of checks & controls,
• Be a subject matter expert and escalation point for internal concerns or suspicions relating to AML and fraud-related matters,
• Support with the testing, mapping and enhancement of financial crime controls in line with internal requirements,
• Summarize emerging trends and risk-areas to report to senior management along with regular metrics for internal stakeholders,
• External reporting of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the National Crime Agency (NCA) and other enforcement bodies where required.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:.

• Relevant Banking/Financial Service experience in, for example, Investment Management, Banking Risk/Fraud, or a similar environment.
• Experience with, and an interest in, financial crime prevention and a desire to continue developing your skillsets in the financial crime field.
• Strong communication skills with the ability work effectively and manage expectations with multiple teams across the firm and effectively discuss financial crime matters with senior management.
• Be highly customer focused with a passion to deliver positive outcomes.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience in detailed AML investigations and the reporting of suspicious activity.
• Experience analysing large datasets to flag and uncover unusual activity and in using tools such as Excel and Alteryx.
• Previous experience working with tax-wrappers (ISA, Lifetime ISA, Pension, Junior ISA) and investment products preferred.