Compliance Officer - Vice President

Job Description
Are you an experienced professional in Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering? At JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. - Dubai Branch, you have the opportunity to impact your career and the financial industry. Join us to leverage your skills in a dynamic environment that fosters growth and innovation. As part of our team, you'll benefit from a collaborative culture and the chance to make a meaningful difference.
As a Compliance Officer in the MENAT Compliance function, you will play a crucial role in ensuring regulatory compliance and providing strategic advice across JPMorgan Chase worldwide. You will work closely with the MENAT Compliance Director, contributing to a culture of integrity and accountability. Your insights will help shape policies and guide our team in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Job Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive advice to business management in developing compliance policies and procedures.
• Support the DFSA registered Compliance Officer and MLRO in responding to regulatory notices.
• Conduct annual reviews to ensure policies align with current regulations.
• Assist in preparing and delivering compliance training sessions.
• Identify and investigate potential rule breaches, coordinating corrective actions.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, managing compliance issues from audits.
• Attend local committees to advise on compliance priorities in the absence of permanent members.
• Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory focus areas, sharing insights with the team.
• Contribute to and conduct the Compliance Monitoring program.
• Oversee AML/CFT policies and controls, ensuring alignment with local regulations.
• Coordinate senior management's focus on managing money laundering risks.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong understanding of market structures, products, and key financial services regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Exceptional research and analytical skills, with independent decision-making ability.
• Experience collaborating with internal groups like Legal, Audit, or Risk.
• In-depth knowledge of DFSA/FSRA regulations and business lines.
• Highly collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• Proactive attitude with a commitment to excellence.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• University degree or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience in a DFSA/FSRA regulated environment.
• Legal or business education is highly regarded.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or ICA.

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.