J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations worldwide. International Consumer Banking is the newest JPMC line of business, supported by a diverse team of Compliance professionals. The Compliance function has a robust set of priorities in place focused on best practice and employee development to ensure goals are delivered.

As a Compliance Associate – Retail Banking and Insurance within Compliance Team, you will be providing second line of defence Compliance challenge to Chase UK, particularly supporting our insurance business. You will need to assist in reporting to relevant governance committees and/or senior management in relation to such risks, as well as developing and conducting training. This includes provision of advice, implementation of policies and/or controls, development/provision of training and oversight of operational processes. You will be joining the UK Compliance team based in either London, Edinburgh or Bournemouth providing Compliance coverage on retail financial services matters to Chase UK, part of the International Consumer Banking business.

Job Responsibilities

• Works as part of the Chase UK Compliance team, assisting in the implementation of the International Consumer Banking Compliance Program. This includes acting as the second line of defence providing challenge to the business on a range of issues, notably insurance issues as needed.
• Advises colleagues in the front-office, business management, Compliance/Compliance Practices, Internal Audit, and Risk in relation to risks/policies/issues.
• Assists in conducting risk assessments and tests associated with new business or products.
• Manages the information and analyses trends.
• Assists in the development and delivery of a training and communication program to ensure that employees are familiar with relevant requirements.
• Develops and maintain knowledge of current and future insurance regulations impacting Chase UK.
• Prepares the materials and act as compliance representative at relevant governance forums as required.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience required (work experience in the field of insurance).
• Relevant experience of the Insurance Conduct of Business Sourcebook (ICOBS) and the application of the Financial Conduct Authority Handbook.
• Able to work independently and have sufficient experience to know when to escalate an issue is essential.
• Possess a high-level of attention to detail and focus on the quality for their work product.
• Being proactive, able to think critically about the information presented to them, comfortable with subjective situations, and ready to ask appropriate questions and effectively challenge.
• Good team player and will be expected to provide cross coverage of other areas, where appropriate.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant experience of performing a Compliance, Risk or Control role in a global investment bank or financial technology company would be a significant advantage.