Global Financial Crimes Compliance - EMEA Sanctions Compliance - Senior Associate

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of financial compliance? As a Senior Associate in EMEA Sanctions Compliance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our firm adheres to global sanctions processes. This is your opportunity to work in a rapidly changing business environment and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive compliance excellence.

As a Senior Associate in the EMEA Sanctions Compliance team, you will be at the forefront of assessing and mitigating sanctions risks. You will work independently and collaboratively to ensure compliance with HMT, EU, OFAC, and other EMEA sanctions programs. Your role is vital in maintaining our firm's reputation and ensuring a zero-tolerance environment for sanctions breaches.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and assess sanctions risks in client due diligence and significant transactions.
• Evaluate client sanctions-related events, including blocked or rejected transactions and enforcement actions.
• Support escalations to internal senior committees and present sanctions risks effectively.
• Escalate significant sanctions risks to management and relevant compliance officers.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of sanctions programs to provide guidance to colleagues.
• Build strong relationships with Global Sanctions Compliance colleagues.
• Adhere to controls and procedures to prevent sanctions breaches.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment and decision-making regarding sanctions.
• Relevant experience in compliance activities, particularly AML/Sanctions.
• Knowledge of Investment & Corporate Banking, Payments, and Correspondent Banking.
• Strong presentation and organizational skills; ability to work independently under pressure.
• Analytical mindset with problem management skills and clear communication.
• Quality-focused work ethic with a strong controls mindset.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic/work achievement.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in a similar role within a financial institution.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and changes in the EMEA region.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams.

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.