Compliance Risk Management Lead Vice President – Know Your Customer (KYC)

Job Description

Risk Management – Global Financial Crimes – Vice President | JPMorgan Chase

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at JPMorgan Chase, operating in a global environment. JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to fostering a secure and compliant financial ecosystem. This Vice President role is crucial for protecting the firm by strengthening its control environment and leading strategic, innovative projects within Global Financial Crimes Compliance, specifically focusing on Know Your Customer (KYC). You will be instrumental in identifying potential issues early, understanding their root causes, and driving sustainable outcomes across the organization to uphold the firm’s global compliance mandate.

The TL;DR
• Role: Experienced Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Global environment

• Team: Global Financial Crimes Compliance, Know Your Customer (KYC)
• Mission: Protect the firm by strengthening the control environment, identifying issues, understanding root causes, and driving sustainable compliance outcomes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, related reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute: Execute key strategic compliance initiatives aligned to the firm’s global compliance mandate.
• Partner: Partner with business, compliance, and other control functions to coordinate priorities and deliver results.
• Analyze: Gather and assess information to support issue analysis, decision-making, and risk-based recommendations.
• Track: Track progress on key milestones, escalating delays or risks to delivery as appropriate.
• Communicate: Prepare clear written materials and updates for stakeholders and senior leaders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum five years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, Know Your Customer (KYC), or a similar control-related function. A Bachelor’s degree with a relevant professional certification is required, providing a foundational understanding for navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Experience: Five years of experience, demonstrating a strong ability to identify key issues, obtain relevant information, and support further analysis. This role requires a proven track record of driving issues to resolution through effective partnership and diligent follow-through.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word, and PowerPoint; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build credibility with senior leaders and partners globally; strong project execution skills, including the ability to coordinate across multiple teams and priorities; and a flexible, collaborative work style with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Bonus: Knowledge of the KYC regulatory framework and related best practices; project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic environment; proven experience in product ownership, with a track record of driving product strategy and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions; knowledge of artificial intelligence capabilities, including large language models, machine learning, and agentic systems; or a Master of Business Administration degree.