Compliance Manager

Join a team where your expertise in compliance and risk management will make a meaningful impact. As a Compliance Manager, you will help safeguard our business and support global initiatives, while advancing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You will be empowered to influence policy, drive best practices, and work alongside talented professionals committed to upholding the highest standards. At J.P. Morgan, your contributions will help ensure our continued success and reputation for integrity.

As a Compliance Manager in the Channel Islands Compliance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our regulated Fund Services and Deposit-taking businesses. You will help implement and oversee compliance practices, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulations. You will collaborate with colleagues across the firm, drive consistency in compliance activities, and foster a culture of integrity. Your work will directly contribute to the firm’s risk management and regulatory obligations, making a positive impact on our business and community.

Job responsibilities:

• Implement and update policies, procedures, and the local Compliance/AML Manual as needed.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes, providing timely advice to ensure compliant business operations.
• Build strong relationships within the location and across the firm to promote a culture of compliance.
• Contribute to Compliance and AML/CFT/CPF risk assessments, testing, monitoring, and new business regulatory reviews.
• Conduct gap analyses and collaborate with partners to develop policies and procedures within and across legal entities.
• Investigate and report suspicious activities, including filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with relevant authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of all AML-related activities and reports.
• Partner with local Compliance, Management, Board of Directors, and senior firm members to support compliance objectives.
• Act as key person (Compliance Officer, MLRO, MLCO) for the legal entity.
• Support regulatory exams, internal and external audits within the Channel Islands Compliance team.
• Collaborate with regional Compliance and Global Financial Crime Compliance (GFCC) teams for divisional activities.
• Deliver high-quality results while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant professional qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in the financial services industry.
• Knowledge of Jersey/Guernsey AML and business conduct laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Proven compliance experience or equivalent activities.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Positive, professional, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent prioritization and deadline management skills.
• Highly developed writing and communication skills.
• Ability to summarize complex topics concisely and drive practical outcomes.
• Experience presenting to Senior Management and Legal Entity Boards.
• Sound decision-making skills, including appropriate escalation.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Jersey/Guernsey AML/CFT/CPF and regulated business conduct laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Experience in regulated roles and as an appointed ‘Key Person’ (Compliance Officer, MLRO, MLCO).