AML/CTF Associate – AIF Transfer Agency team

Bring your expertise in AML/CTF and contribute to the success of our global Alternative Funds Team.

As an Associate in our Transfer Agency Department, you will act as a member of a dedicated AML team whose primary responsibility will be to perform timely and efficient review and update of both new and existing Investor Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) information and documentation, all with adherence to Regulatory and JPMorgan Group requirements.

Job responsibilities

• Assist with cyclical reviews and onboarding of investor accounts, including verification of team members’ work and feedback, and preparation for refresh scope.

• Identify investors posing money laundering or reputational risks through transaction monitoring, PEP, sanctions, and negative media screening.

• Prepare key MIS for clients, monitor email SLAs and KPIs, and participate in client meetings.

• Prepare for client and MLRO due diligences, audits, and regulatory reviews, including sample reviews and procedure updates.

• Ensure excellent client service, addressing technology and regulatory needs, and manage email queries.

• Proactively assess procedures to identify operational inefficiencies and enhance risk mitigation controls.

• Oversee and validate KYC files, maintain AML/financial crime procedures, and ensure compliance across jurisdictions.

• Analyse legislation, regulatory changes, and industry practices impacting TA operations, and liaise with local GFCC for regulatory engagement.

• Review and approve new AML service offerings or client change requests, and act as an escalation point for clients and internal partners.

• Perform periodic reviews, manage investor data requests, support training, prepare KPIs/dashboards, and assist with projects and migrations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proven AML / CTF experience in the financial services industry with exposure to globally diverse investor base.

• Good understanding of EU, CI, Cayman regulation such as Criminal Justice Act 2010 (as amended) as it relates to Risk Assessments and general understanding of regulatory requirements for Jersey & Cayman Funds.

• Strong analytical, organisational skills with operational and risk awareness mindset, escalation and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.

• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to act on own initiative within team environment to proactively identify, own and progress tasks to be undertaken.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with central and business aligned functions across the region and co-ordinate delivery across functions.

• Display effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks for oneself. Adherence to ensuring policy and procedures are followed and ensuring escalation of any potential issues within the KYC environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous Transfer Agency experience.