The Colombia Core Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the local Compliance Program for the businesses/areas, operating thru the Colombian legal entities. This position requires knowledge of Colombian banking and securities regulatory requirements, as well as an understanding/experience in products and services typically offered by the Financial Services industry. The role demands management and collaboration skills. The Colombia Core Compliance Officer supports the Head of Compliance Peru in the execution of the Compliance Program. **Key Responsibilities** - Oversee the business' compliance with laws, regulations, and applicable policies. Support the development and execution of the Country Compliance Program including drafting operating manuals, regulatory documentation, and related local policies and procedures. - Oversee implementation of applicable global core compliance policies and procedures in the country. - Analyze, assess and monitor current and emerging compliance risks and applicable controls. - Work closely with other Risk & Control functions to ensure consistent understanding of requirements as well as establishing effective relationships with the Business. - Liaise with the business and support functions for day-to-day compliance-related requirements, questions or issues. - Plan and deliver Compliance-related training including on-going New Hires sessions and an annual mandatory employee course. - Participate in the review and approval of compliance risks associated with new business initiatives, products and services. - Coordinate the local regulatory forum and actively participate in the Regulatory Engagements Management process. - Conduct monthly monitoring activities including Front Office calls, Licensing & Registration for Private/Public-side employees, among others. - Serve as back-up for the GFCC function when necessary. **Qualifications**: - 5 years of prior experience in Compliance or related experience (e.g. risk management, control, audit, etc.) in the financial services industry. - Hands-on experience in AML/KYC preferred. - Hands-on experience on Trading Desk activities preferred. - Strong technical knowledge of local regulatory requirements. - Experience in liaising with financial regulators and key country-level regulators. - Ability to deliver high-quality results as part of a geographically dispersed regional and global compliance team. - Demonstrated risk assessment skills. - Ability to make sound decisions, including escalation when appropriate. - Ability to prioritize, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Problem management skills. - Proactive and team oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills. - Fluent in Spanish (local language) and English (spoken and written). J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.