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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.
As the Head of Compliance you will be responsible for leading the Compliance team, ensuring JP Morgan entities' adhere to local and international regulations. This role is crucial for safeguarding the bank's integrity and maintaining the trust of clients and regulators. The Compliance Officer is responsible for the development and execution of the Compliance Program for the businesses and functions operating through the JPM Colombian legal entities. This role is also accountable for the AML Program and will be the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the regulated entities.
This position requires solid knowledge and experience on banking and markets´ regulatory requirements, and deep understanding of products and services typically offered by the financial services industry. The role demands influencing, leadership and collaboration skills.
Job responsibilities
Oversees the business' compliance with laws, regulations and applicable policies
Develops and execute the Country Compliance Program, including activities demanded by local regulation and firmwide frameworks
Manages effective relationships with regulators. Responsible for handling regulatory inquiries and exams.
Oversees implementation of applicable global compliance policies and procedures in the country
Is accountable for the execution of the AML Program, ensuring compliance with local regulation and Global AML Policies and Standards
Analyzes, assesses and monitors current and emerging compliance risks and applicable controls
Provides strategic advice to senior management on regulatory and compliance matters. Liaise with the business and support functions for day-to-day compliance related questions or issues;
Works closely with internal groups including partnering with Lines of Business (LOB) Compliance and Operational risk, Legal, Audit and Risk Management to ensure consistent understanding of requirements and related actions.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related
10+ years of prior experience in Compliance or related areas (e.g. legal departments, risk management, audit, etc.) within the financial services industry
Strong technical knowledge on financial industry local regulatory requirements, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Experience in liaising with financial regulators and other key country level regulators
Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills with proven ability to lead and motivate high performing teams;
Ability to engage, collaborate with and influence broad stakeholder group that includes business leaders and other control functions locally and globally
Ability to work in a dynamic and high-pressure environment
Fluency in Spanish (local language) and English is a must
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