Workplace Solutions KYC Team Manager - Executive Director

Job Description
Executive Director (604)
Are you interested in expanding your skillset to include an understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance? Join our team!
As an Executive Director of KYC Operations within our compliance team, you will be at the helm of managing the team that oversees the client due diligence process and KYC program, as per government regulations. Your role will involve close collaboration with the front office team and their clients to gather and authenticate the necessary information for completing the due diligence process and facilitating account opening. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining reports to validate adherence to regulatory and company standards, and for executing remediation's and action plans as required.
Job Responsibilities:
As a successful candidate you will:
* Manage daily work assignments and priorities, ensuring goals and Service Level Agreements are consistently met.
* Manage the team's performance against Key Performance Indicators and objectives while analyzing metrics to identify opportunities for improving the overall client experience.
* Investigate and resolve escalated client onboarding issues through effective collaboration with functional partners, regional business managers and client-facing teams.
* Communicate with Business Managers and Private Bankers regularly to ensure client onboarding expectations are met.
* Oversee talent recruitment, training and career/performance development of team members.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and tools through engagement with transformation partners.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who are/have:
* 10+ years of experience within a financial services, operations or compliance field.
* Extensive experience managing delivery across multiple work streams with varying timelines, priorities, and complexities as well as a deep understanding of the issues, concepts and strategies that are unique to individuals transitioning to or in retirement.
* Demonstrated ability to manage tight delivery timelines, and ensure our organization is on track to execute and deliver strategic change that meets our goals.
* Proven ability to execute via successful internal partnerships with other organizations - with the ability to influence people at all levels across a broad variety of job functions.
* Excellent leadership skills - of programs, projects, teams, and employees - with demonstrated track record for attracting and retaining top talent.
* Structured thinker, effective communicator with excellent written communication skills. Ability to crisply articulate complex concepts and strategies to senior audiences with poise and confidence.
* Exemplary leadership capabilities that foster motivation, growth and integrity. Serves as a leader that drive results through others
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who are/have:
* Prior managerial experience.
* Experience in client onboarding, account opening, underwriting, documentation analysis or related field.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
* Anti-Money Laundering or Know Your Client background a plus.
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
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.