Join our digital consumer banking offer Chase at our new JPMorganChase office in the heart of Berlin. In this exciting chapter of continued growth and expansion, we're looking for a passionate Know Your Customer Operations Quality Control Specialist (all genders).
As a Know Your Customer Operations Quality Control Specialist you will be a vital part of our team, responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest standards of customer due diligence. You will conduct in-depth Quality Control reviews of high-risk/complex KYC case files and support the delivery of targeted remediation actions to drive sustainable quality uplift. Ideally, you will bring 2+ years' experience in AML/KYC, compliance, audit, or financial crime within financial services/fintech, and strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills to assess customer risk profiles/alerts and drive issues to resolution. English required (German a strong plus); MS Office proficiency and a growth mindset are expected. Preferred: deep KYC/AML and German regulatory knowledge, familiarity with screening/KYC tools and digital banking/payments, and certifications (e.g., ACAMS).
Job Description
- Conduct in-depth Quality Control reviews of high-risk/complex KYC (SpDD/EDD) case files to validate completeness, accuracy, and policy/regulatory adherence; document findings, identify root causes, and ensure timely escalation and remediation tracking where required.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Legal, Front Office, and Operations) to resolve KYC-related issues and inquiries, ensuring timely, well-documented escalations where required.
- Provide enhanced controls coverage and oversight of KYC QC processes, by monitoring adherence to procedures, identifying emerging risks/themes, and driving corrective actions in relation to QA findings.
- Provide on-the-floor case support to Specialists & support the delivery of targeted remediation actions to drive sustainable quality uplift.
- Support delivery of KYC projects and strategic initiatives (e.g., process change implementation, system/tool enhancements, remediation activity, regulatory-driven updates, new products roll-out), including stakeholder coordination, action tracking, and progress reporting.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skillset
- Relevant education in Economics, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Engineering (or similar) and / or Bank Ausbildung.
- 2+ years of related working 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 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 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, both verbally and in writing, in English (German a strong plus).
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Good understanding of Online Retail Banking frameworks in the financial services industry.
- Good Knowledge of the German regulatory framework and best practices regarding AML and KYC processes
- Familiarity with KYC software, databases, and customer screening tools. Ability to adapt to new technologies
- Familiarity with digital banking platforms, payment systems, and financial technologies.
- Relevant AML/ KYC accreditations (e.g. ACAMs or similar)
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