Global Financial Crime Compliance Officer – Associate

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.

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Financial Crimes and Compliance (‘GFCC’) team located in our Paris office. The role sits within the EMEA Global Financial Crimes Compliance (‘GFCC’) team reporting into the France Money Laundering Reporting Officer (France MLRO). The successful candidate will provide guidance to help ensure adequate systems and controls are in place in accordance with the firm-wide AML framework and French requirements. Working closely with EMEA GFCC team the individual will support the France MLRO in execution of their responsibilities including AML and Sanctions reporting, Suspicious Activity Report (‘SAR’) filing, defining French requirements including Client Due Diligence (‘CDD’) and providing guidance to line of business in location.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial crime advisory for the Paris business which comprises Markets, Global Investment Banking, Global Corporate Bank, Wholesale Payments and Wealth Management.
• Ongoing assessment of France law and regulation to ensure appropriate financial crime policy and procedures related to Paris branch.
• Ensure that France CDD requirements are incorporated into Know Your Customer requirements for Paris branch clients and provide guidance to business in regard of application of requirements.
• Review significant client matters and provide recommendations for appropriate risk mitigation.
• Support France MLRO in making SAR and Sanctions escalation decisions and submit reports to authorities as necessary.
• Filing of financial crime reports, and as necessary other compliance reporting, requirements with French authorities.
• Issue identification, co-ordination and escalation through our governance structures.
• Develop, enhance and maintain financial crime related management information.
• Support second line of defence monitoring activities over the business.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Sound knowledge of French, EU and industry AML and Sanction requirement.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written, including the ability to convey complex ideas and concepts in a clear manner appropriate to the audience.
• Ability to establish good relationships with other parts of a large international organization.
• Proactive approach to problem solving, owning the issues and having the determination to follow tasks/issues through to resolution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deliverables.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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.

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