The EMEA Banking Compliance Team is based in London and covers Investment Banking (EMEA M&A, UK Investment Banking, EMEA Investment Banking Coverage, EMEA Equity & Debt Capital Markets) and Global Corporate Banking.

As an Investment Banking Compliance – Associate within the EMEA Banking Compliance team, you will provide day-to-day compliance advisory coverage for J.P. Morgan’s EMEA M&A and UK Investment Banking businesses. Both business areas have leading positions in their respective products and services.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advice and, where applicable, support the team in relation to EMEA M&A and UK Investment Banking operations and transactions:
• Apply and keep abreast of relevant regulatory and legislative changes.
• Maintain and advice on compliance manuals, policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver the induction and ongoing training program.
• Develop and undertake monitoring programs.
• Attend relevant business and technical committee meetings.
• Prepare J.P. Morgan for regulatory visits.
• Assist the team with collating information required in connection with conducting internal reviews and/or responding to regulatory requests.
• Partner with other stakeholders, including the wider EMEA Banking Compliance team, Internal Audit, Surveillance, Compliance Testing Team, and EMEA Banking Business and Control Managers (among others).

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant compliance experience, ideally an awareness of FCA rules and Market Abuse Regulations
• Keen interest in investment banking activities and rules / regulations, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Powerpoint) and, ideally, automation tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Python and/or Qlik Sense)
• Pro-active, self-motivated, assertive and well organized
• Forward looking, focused on streamlining processes and increasing efficiency Able to work independently whilst remaining a strong team player

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Degree level (or equivalent)