Job Description

Job Description

As an  AML / KYC Officer III, Vice President  in the AML/KYC Controls team, you will provide oversight and guidance so that the business delivers Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) strategies to assure our product and our customer base are fully compliant with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), PATRIOT Act and FINRA requirements. 

You will be responsible for Anti Money Laundering (AML) strategic initiatives/projects to meet regulatory obligations which includes conducting research, analysis and providing qualitative/quantitative insights to lead and direct the projects and initiatives to meet our Global AML/KYC Standards. In this role, you will align with the Firm's AML/KYC initiatives which will require coordination with Project Teams, Compliance, Technology, Training, Communications, Legal, AML Operations and the Business. 

You will also work closely with various groups within Asset & Wealth Management, such as the AML/KYC Ops, Business Development and Relationship Management, and Operational teams to deliver ongoing requirements for capturing, reporting and monitoring compliance with regulatory standards.

For this role, candidates must be able to physically work in either our Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, or Plano, TX offices 5 days a week. The specific schedule will be determined and communicated by direct management.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsible to lead and/or manage best-in-class AML/KYC programs/projects/initiatives, from end to end including design, develop, implement, review and reporting, addressing AML/KYC risks and controls, and communicating to Senior/Executive AML Management. 
• Provide research and analytical recommendations to facilitate the creation of Business and/or Technology Requirement Documents
• Recommend and implement strategies and solutions for AML/KYC initiatives to Management. 
• Prepares reports and presentations for assigned projects to senior management. 
• Provide key direction and leadership to drive the implementation of key change management activities and ongoing support, partnering across CCB lines of businesses as well as coordination with Compliance, Controls partners, Legal and GFCC, etc.
• Positively and creatively influence change and champion mission critical change initiatives; prepare and help others to anticipate and manage through change
• Coordinate and respond to internal audit and regulatory exams, while ensuring consistency across CCB 
• Review and analyze critical issues/errors, assessing the business risk and impact, and to facilitate proper recommendation & escalation to senior management
• Establish and maintain the AML/KYC risk management and control framework to ensure consistent application of best practices and control standards across CCB.
• Resolves high-level conflicts by making broad decisions, or negotiating with affected senior management.
• Has complete ownership and responsibility for project timelines, deliverables. 
• Decisions are both tactical and strategic in nature. 
• Responsible for a broad scope of decision-making including complex decisions, CCB-wide Impacts. Work has a sizeable, major impact on the corporation/LOB. 
• Challenge and provide alternative solutions to issues, projects, or initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial services industry with background in controls, audit, quality assurance, operational risk management, or AML/KYC or equivalent subject matter expertise in a relevant business related function/operation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) required and data analytics using Excel, Access
• Business knowledge - ability to understand the business / knowledge of regulation surrounding business
• Communication/presentation - excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence business leaders in a meaningful and actionable manner 
• Networking – strong interpersonal skills; strong collaboration and relationship building skills 
• Work autonomously to affect change - flexible, adaptable to shifting priorities; manages competing priorities to achieve the most effective result and able to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment
• Decision Making/Judgement - moderate level of independent decision making using sound judgement with emphasis on detail and follow-up
• Problem solving / Analytical skills - solid critical thinking, attention to detail and analytical skills; able to synthesize large amounts of data and formulate appropriate conclusions 
• Implementation and Change Management skills and understanding root cause / identifying control breaks.
• Analyze metrics for emerging risk and developing timely and sustainable solutions and process analysis / design acumen – ability to understand a process and associated risk to inform control design 
• Implementation and Change Management skills; ability to make subjective and informed decisions based upon output, influence stakeholders and justify decision making

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.  We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

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