WKO Saudi Arabia Middle Office Associate JPMorgan Chase

This role is responsible for the execution and coordination of end-to-end KYC activities for branch-managed clients, ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements (including SAMA) and internal policies. The Associate will work closely with Client, Front Office, Compliance, and Operations teams to deliver timely onboarding, high-quality KYC files, and a strong client experience.

Job responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end KYC processes for Saudi clients, including onboarding, periodic reviews, trigger events, and remediation.
• Ensure KYC documentation and data are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Manage case progression within agreed SLAs, proactively following up on outstanding information.
• Identify and escalate KYC risks, data gaps, or complex structures to senior management and Compliance where required.
• Support KYC processes in line with SAMA regulations and local KYC/AML requirements.
• Maintain strong awareness of Saudi market practices, legal entity types, and ownership structures.
• Assist with responses to internal audits, compliance testing, and regulatory reviews relating to the Riyadh branch.
• Support initiatives to enhance KYC efficiency through process improvements, standardisation, and digitalisation.
• Participate in testing and implementation of KYC systems, workflow tools, and automation initiatives.
• Act as a day-to-day point of contact for Front Office, Compliance, Operations, and Technology teams within the Riyadh branch.
• Provide clear and timely updates on KYC status, risks, and outstanding requirements.
• Support preparation of management information (MI) and reporting for branch governance forums.
• Work collaboratively within the KYC team, sharing best practices and supporting team objectives.
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned client portfolios and deliverables.
• Support a culture of quality, control, and continuous improvement.