The Brazil GFCC Head will coordinate and oversee the local financial crimes programme in Brazil, jointly managing a small team and forming part of the overall Brazil Compliance team as well as the Regional GFCC team.
The role will focus on the local governance and continued development and implementation of the AML and sanctions programmes and offering advisory to the wholesale lines of business present in the jurisdiction.
The role will require establishing and developing effective relationships with the business and other control partners, contributing to policy, governance and procedural enhancements as well as various ad hoc AML projects.
**Department**
Latin America Regional GFCC Compliance
**Reports to**
Brazil Compliance Head & Regional GFCC Head
**Responsibilities**
- Manage the Brazilian in-country AML and CTF programme ensuring adequate coverage to the business including, though not limited to:
- Develop and maintain local AML policies and procedures, being cognizant of new AML laws, regulations and industry best practice of the jurisdiction.
- Ensure fluid communication with Regional GFCC Compliance and escalation of issues, including the preparation of local management information including metrics and governance information for the Regional GFCC oversight committee.
- Locally manage, in line with Regional GFCC, operational processes such as transaction monitoring alert management and investigations.
- Analyze and review new high risk and specialized client types' KYC as part of the Onboarding process.
- Accountable to the MLRO and partner with other key areas such as Client Onboarding and Operations.
- Represent JPMC on supervisory working groups and discussions
- Advisory for the Wholesale line of business on AML and Sanctions matters
- Participate in regional and GFCC level projects and initiatives, partnering with other regional teams and Global Financial Crimes Compliance.
- Participate in New Business Initiatives and business expansion requirements.
- Work with internal groups including partnering with LOB Compliance, Legal, Audit and Risk to ensure consistent understanding of requirements as well as establishing effective relationships with the Business.
- Liaison with internal auditors and examiners where required.
**Term and model of employment**
Full time employee
**Location**
Brazil
**Qualifications
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent).
- 5+ years AML Compliance or related experience.
- Extensive Knowledge of regulatory concepts including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions, the USA PATRIOT Act and Brazilian Bacen/CVM Regulatory requirements.
- Possess or study for the Operational Qualification Program (PQO) Local Compliance Certificate
- Ability to use information effectively and have an eye to detail.
- Demonstrated skills in risk assessment.
The ability to make sound decisions, including escalation when appropriate.
- Problem management skills.
- Proactive and team oriented with good interpersonal skills.
- Well organised and able to execute responsibilities; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and bring tasks to completion within established timeframes.
- Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written English, Spanish a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint).
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.
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