Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to engage with clients and grow your career with one of the world’s largest financial institutions? This is an unique opportunity for you to join our Transfer Agency Anti-Money Laundering team, where we are responsible for delivering Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Know-Your-Client (KYC) services on behalf of our diverse range of Asia clients investing across Luxembourg, Irish and Cayman domiciled funds.

As a Transfer Agency AML Manager - Associate in the Fund Operations team, you lead the Asia team in providing AML/KYC assessment and review and client servicing responsibilities In Hong Kong. You will lead discussions with client Money Laundering Reporting Officers on Know Your Investor requirements and drive assessments in line with the Fund’s risk appetite.

Job responsibilities:

Drive account opening processes in the validation of AML/KYC documentation on behalf of client fund promoters
Manage review and validate processes for AML/KYC documentation specific to Luxembourg, Cayman and Irish AML/KYC standards
Understand the AML/KYC regulatory requirements including Financial Crimes prevention relevant to Luxembourg and Irish fund regulations
Strong control and regulatory mindset in managing internal processes and adherence to client service-level agreement (SLA)
Take ownership in the tracking and follow up of outstanding AML/KYC documentation from investors
Manage the team to ensure timely response to client queries in a professional and timely manner
Ensure internal controls and procedures are up to date and compliant with required internal policies/regulatory requirements
Collaborate with Global senior stakeholders for any compliance and client escalation issues
Assess and validate the Customer Due Diligence (CDD)/KYC documentation required to perform the identification of investors and ultimate beneficial owners, including complex legal structures from jurisdictions throughout the world, in accordance with the current regulatory requirements of Luxembourg / Ireland, with JP Morgan policies and procedures and as defined by individual client’s Risk Based Assessment

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economic, or relevant disciplines
At least 5 years of experience in AML Transfer Agency roles
Proven experience in managing internal and external clients at senior level
Staff management experience and history of building a team in Asia
Knowledge in AML rules and regulations – including Central Bank of Ireland regulation, Luxembourg circulars issued by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) and Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA)
Fluency in English – Business spoken and written
Native or Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin - Business spoken
Ability to work in partnership with clients, Investors and internal teams.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
Related Hong Kong Securities and Investments Institute or equivalent
Strong control experience and track record on project implementation