Money Laundering Reporting Officer, Vice President

Join our Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) team, where you will play a pivotal role in managing risk in a dynamic regulatory environment. As a Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will safeguard the firm’s business by developing solutions that balance risk and regulatory requirements with business needs.

As a Money Laundering Reporting Officer in the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team, you will coordinate the execution of AML/CFT programs within JP Morgan's Malaysian entities. You will ensure compliance with local and international regulations, acting as the primary liaison with regulators and law enforcement.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate GFCC program execution within designated legal entities. As part of Compliance in CCOR, also assist in the execution and delivery of the end-to-end compliance program for all legal entities and businesses in Malaysia.
- Disseminate and perform gap analysis and/or review of gap analysis to regulatory consultative papers and proposed rules/guidelines and amendments, and assist in complying with the new requirements that are applicable.
- Establish, maintain, and develop AML/CFT policies and standards that are aligned to local regulations and the Firm’s policies, including providing guidance on global and local policy interpretation. Partner with LOBs and Compliance Officers to ensure AML obligations are met.
- Working together with CCO Malaysia, act as primary contact; liaise and communicate with regulatory bodies, including Bank Negara Malaysia, Labuan Financial Services Authority, Securities Commission, and Bursa Malaysia.
- Oversee identification and due diligence of high-risk clients.
- Participate in operating committee meetings and manage AML documentation, including producing and reviewing AML-related management information to facilitate preparation of compliance reports for local management and regional compliance.
- Provide support and management supervision on AML/Sanctions/Transaction monitoring and oversee AML monitoring and report suspicious activities.
- Develop and implement AML training and testing programs and enhance and strengthen AML compliance culture.
- Lead team for regulatory audits, inspections, and investigations, especially on GFCC. Coordinate with other audits and inspections on the firm’s AML Compliance program.
- Review new business initiatives and address emerging AML risks.
- Conduct GFCC-related risk assessments and contribute to testing with LOBs and functions.

**Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or Law, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant AML/Compliance experience at a global financial institution.
- Expertise in implementation and advisory of in-country AML/CFT requirements, along with experience in regulatory investigations, exams, and audit management.
- Strong attention to detail and control/quality awareness, coupled with a solution-driven approach and exemplary problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, supported by strong analytical ability and logical thinking.
- Independent decision-maker with time-sensitive assessment skills and the ability to work under pressure, influencing AML/CFT-related decisions.
- Knowledgeable of ML/TF techniques and AML/CFT measures, with sound knowledge of local laws and regulations.

**Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills**:

- Familiarity with the latest developments in ML/TF techniques.
- Ability to exude authority in influencing AML/CFT decisions.
- Experience in developing AML training programs.