Due Diligence Operations - Research Analyst

Job description

About JPMorgan
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in Investment & Corporate Banking; Financial Services for consumers, small business and commercial banking; financial transaction processing; asset management and private equity.

Department Summary
Global Compliance Operations (‘GCO') is responsible for supporting and leading aspects of the firm"s Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML') and Know Your Customer (‘KYC') Programs. The team works closely with the AML Program Management Office, Global Financial Crimes Compliance (‘GFCC') and the enterprise-wide control program teams to identify, remediate and track issues, and develop controls to sustain improvements as they are made. The company"s responsibilities related to Anti-Money Laundering span every business, function and region - and apply to every customer and client of the firm.

Due Diligence Operations (‘DDO') is a part of Global Compliance Operations (‘GCO') and partners with GFCC. The team services both global and business-aligned functions by providing enhanced background research on prospective, new, and existing clients in order to identify derogatory information and supplement KYC requirements.

The Due Diligence Research Analyst conducts background investigations of potential or existing clients of the bank to assist requestors with their Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

Key Responsibilities
· Properly identify and research appropriate parties and levels of research for each case.
· Conduct research into new and existing clients, searching on line databases for negative media, PEP, sanction and court record information.
· Analyze and summarize large amounts of data.
· Identify & deem relevancy of public records, as it relates to customer information.
· Compile research data into a standardized report and forward to review for accuracy of findings
· Summarize and communicate derogatory information in written form.
· Work to the highest level of standards ensuring reports meet the 90% right first time quality target.
· Exercise sound judgment whilst observing strict confidentiality and data privacy guidelines.

Desired profile

University graduate.

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;Must have at least one year work experience in professional work environment

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;Knowledge of Compliance, KYC/AML and/or investigations preferred.

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;Fluency in English and a second language essential; native Spanish would be an advantage.

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;Research, analytical and comprehension skills, with ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data.

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;Attention to detail skills are essential.

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;Knowledge of “Boolean Search” logic techniques advantageous.

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;Familiarity with public records advantageous.

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;Detailed, well organized, self starter, capable of working under minimum supervision.

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;Able to multi-task and meet deadlines in high -pressure environment.

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;Strong verbal and written communication skills for report summarizations and escalations.

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;Strong interpersonal skills; results-oriented team player.

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;Flexible and adaptable to changing work processes.

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;Proficient in MS Office. Strong typing skills.