Excited by the opportunity to build innovative digital retail banking products and services in a start-up environment, backed by one of the leading financial service providers worldwide? 

Join us at JPMorgan & Chase Co. at our newest European hub for Chase bank, located in the heart of Berlin. In this exciting chapter of continued growth and expansion for Chase, we’re looking for a passionate KYC Operations & Demographics Specialist.

As a KYC Operations Specialist in our KYC department, you will be responsible for conducting end-to-end Customer Due Diligence, perform Customer Outreaches when necessary & investigate KYC related alerts, in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

 

Job Responsibilities

Engage and contribute in building KYC related operational processes, including analysis content, relevant guidelines and procedures, as well as tools & reporting requirements. Conduct end-to-end Customer Due Diligence in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.Review and verify high risk customer Identification documentation and other provided information during the onboarding process.Monitor, investigate and opine on alerts generated by the KYC systems, taking appropriate action in line with established procedures. Ensure timely and clear escalation of high -risk cases to appropriate teams for further investigation and action.Perform Quality Control, as applicable, on KYC Due Diligence related processesCollaborate with internal stakeholders, including compliance, legal, and customer support teams, to address KYC-related issues and inquires. Communicate with prospective and existing customers when additional KYC related information, documentation and/ or other Identification / transactional related clarifications are required.

Provide valuable input and recommendations for enhancing existing KYC processes, drawing on expertise in customer due diligence and regulatory compliance.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Relevant education in Economics, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Engineering (or similar) and / or Bank Ausbildung or related work experience.Experience in Audit, Compliance, Anti-Financial Crime, Anti-Money Laundering, KYC and/or other Controlling / Investigating related roles within Banking / Financial Services / FinTech or similar.Clear and effective communication is crucial for interactions with internal stakeholders, customers and regulatory authorities, as applicable.Very good analytical and research skills, with the ability to deep-dive and investigate issues to reach a successful resolution.The ability to review and assess customer risk profiles & related alerts and assign appropriate risk levels based on established criteria.Growth mindset and a passion for learning and self-development.A commitment to collaboration and collective growth within the team.Very good computer literacy, including MS Office Suite Applications.Excellent communication skills in English (both verbally and in writing)

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills  

In-depth understanding of KYC regulations, AML laws, and Compliance frameworks in the financial services industry.Good Knowledge of the German regulatory framework and best practices regarding KYC processesFamiliarity with digital banking platforms, payment systems, and financial technologies.Relevant AML/ KYC accreditations (e.g. ACAMs or similar)Familiarity with KYC software, databases, and customer screening tools. Ability to adapt to new technologiesGerman language skills

 

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