DescriptionExcited by the opportunity to build innovative digital retail banking products and services in a startup environment backed by one of the leading financial service providers worldwide
Join us at JPMorgan Chase & Co. to support our newest European hub for Chase Bank. In this exciting phase of growth and expansion for Chase we are seeking a passionate AML Investigations Officer in Frankfurt.
As an AML Investigations Officer within JPMorgan Chase & Co. you will play a pivotal role in our battle against financial crime. Leading a team of investigators you will ensure efficient investigation procedures and prompt reporting of suspicious activities. As a point of escalation you will manage intricate cases of money laundering and terrorism financing. This position provides the chance to make a substantial impact within our organization and the broader financial sector.
Job responsibilities
- Support the Head of AML Investigation in building a team of investigators with focus on consumer banking.
- Ensure investigation processes are effective and investigations and suspicious activity reporting are conducted in a timely and complete manner.
- Lead an investigation team and assist the wider team with any case related queries acting as a point of escalation.
- Perform investigations arising from transaction monitoring systems and referrals from sources (other financial institutions law enforcement etc) in a timely manner.
- Conduct customer research utilising inhouse databases and publicly available information to identify whether their activity is unusual and ultimately support the decisionmaking process regarding reporting to law enforcement.
- Escalate unusual activity and present cases to the relevant countrys Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) and any appliable forums.
- Draft Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) for submission to law enforcement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and typologies to assist with developing new investigative approaches to uncover unusual activity and facilitate training where necessary.
- Takes responsibility and accountability in meeting strict deadlines and adhere to defined SLAs.
Required qualifications capabilities and skills
- Strong knowledge of the German regulatory financial crime requirements (knowledge of consumer banking desired).
- 5 years experience in AML investigations or intelligence analysis in the finance industry or law enforcement or experience in a comparable field.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint etc. and has the experience to handle large volumes of quantitative data.
- Foster excellent investigative skills & possess an analytical mindset with proven problem solving ability.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively with people at all levels in the organization.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including proficiency in concisely summarising complex topics & presenting to wide audiences.
- Strong German and English language skills.
- Ability to make decisions multitask and prioritise tasks in a fastpaced environment.
- Degree level education (or equivalent) or direct relevant work experience
- Experience in assessing risk and making sound decisions in relation to ML/TF with ability to escalate when appropriate.
Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills
- Digital Banking experience.
- Prior experience in managing technology driven case management tools would be preferable.
- Practical knowledge and Qualifications in the use of visualisation data automation software (e.g. Alteryx UiPath Python Tableau and/or Xceptor) would be preferable.
- Ability to make decisions multitask and prioritise tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC