Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase.  As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.

As a Surveillance Lead Vice President within the the Compliance, Conduct and Operational Risk (CCOR) organization, you will be part of the investigations team within the surveillance group in JPMorgan's compliance department that is primarily responsible for investigating matters pertaining to violations of securities regulations and laws, specifically those relating to securities fraud, insider trading, and other manipulative trading activities.  In this group, you will also have involvement on determinations regarding whether to file a suspicious activity report (SAR) as well as preparing SAR narratives and forms. 

Working in the Risk Management and Compliance team will involve you being at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You will help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities.  To be successful in this role, you will also need to be able to think outside the box, challenging the status quo, and always strive to be best-in-class.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct thorough analysis and investigations of potentially suspicious activities related to money laundering and terrorist financing, with a primary focus on insider trading, market manipulation, low-priced securities/penny stock fraud, and other violations of securities regulations and laws; Apply analytical skills to determine whether certain activities warrant the filing of a SAR;  Draft comprehensive case memoranda and SAR narratives that clearly articulate findings and rationale;   Prepare SAR forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures;  Interact with other business groups within JPM;  Manage independently a diverse caseload, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to drive positive outcomes; Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail when handling sensitive information; Collaborate with team members and participate in ad-hoc projects or initiatives as needed to support departmental objectives.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Relevant regulatory or broker-dealer experience such as a role in compliance, trade surveillance, or securities regulation; Working knowledge of U.S. securities laws, particularly, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and applicable FINRA/SRO rules; Familiarity with U.S.A. PATRIOT Act, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC, and other AML regulatory policies;  Experience with monitoring, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity related to money laundering and terrorist financing with a focus on insider trading, market manipulation, and low priced securities/penny stock fraud; Ability to collaborate with individuals across business and/or functional lines;  Strong interpersonal, leadership, relationship skills; strong written and verbal communication skills; Participate on and/or manage special projects; flexibility to adapt to changing priorities to meet business needs; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience a must.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills 

JD strongly preferred. Proficiency in learning new computer systems.