GFCC Investigator - Senior Associate

Job Description

Join a team where your expertise in anti-money laundering (AML) investigations shapes the future of global compliance. At JPMorgan Chase, you will have the opportunity to work with diverse clients and complex cases, expanding your skills and advancing your career. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values your judgment and commitment to excellence. Your contributions will help protect the firm and its clients, while supporting a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

As a Senior GFCC Investigator in the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team, you will play a pivotal role in conducting and overseeing sophisticated AML investigations involving both international and domestic clients, including large multi-national corporations. You will leverage your deep compliance knowledge and investigatory acumen to resolve complex cases, collaborating with AML management, business lines, and the firm’s Legal, Audit, and Risk departments. In this role, you will exercise sound judgment, uphold the highest standards of quality, and contribute to the firm’s commitment to regulatory excellence and risk mitigation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and document complex AML investigations, analyzing alerts, case history, KYC information, account and transaction data, and other relevant materials.
• Review and assess underlying data to determine escalation or clearance of alerts, ensuring thorough documentation and rationale.
• Disposition and fully document all alerts, providing comprehensive supporting data, analysis, and justification for decisions in a timely manner.
• Draft clear, concise, and comprehensive Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives and related documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and firm standards.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Compliance, GFCC functions, and key stakeholders including Front Office, Operations, and Client Onboarding.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on AML issues, contributing to functional knowledge and best practices across the team.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior investigators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.
• Collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of requirements and effective case resolution.
• Utilize intelligent solutions, such as data analytics platforms, automation tools, and AI-driven technologies, to enhance investigative and reporting processes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced research and analytical skills with a proven track record in resolving complex cases and leading investigations.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex findings to senior management.
• In-depth understanding of all lines of business and financial products.
• Comprehensive knowledge of global and regional AML regulatory requirements, including Swiss AML framework (AMLA, AMLO, FINMA regulations, and relevant Swiss guidelines).
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory and legal requirements in investigations.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business partners and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent application of requirements.
• Experience managing numerous reviews in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Teamwork and flexibility; able to work effectively with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Legal expertise or background.
• Proficiency in French or additional languages.
• Experience with intelligent solutions—such as data analytics platforms, automation tools, and AI-driven technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint).
• Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS).

About Us

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.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Our Compliance teams work globally across all lines of business to advise internal stakeholders on the impact of regulatory requirements and how to balance these with the firm’s needs. Their diverse mandate means they also provide input on new business strategies, product lines, policies, training, operational processes, risk mitigation and control.