Jennifer Kurre
Old Bethpage,USA
Summary
Results-driven Financial Services Executive with over 20 years of experience in client onboarding, AML/KYC governance, and regulatory compliance. Enhanced financial crime controls and optimized onboarding processes to elevate client experience. Managed large teams while collaborating with front office and control functions across U.S. and international markets, navigating BSA/AML, FATCA, CRS, and global KYC standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President | AML–Risk Enhanced Due Diligence Manager
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
12.2023 - Current
- Lead the EDD function supporting Wealth Management and U.S. Banks, overseeing financial crimes risk, onboarding governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage and develop a team of 20 AMLR professionals, ensuring accuracy, quality, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Drive initiatives to strengthen the Firm’s EDD program and improve operational efficiency.
- Partner with Financial Advisors, Complex Management, Risk Officers, Private Bankers, and Lending Advisors to support onboarding of international banking and lending relationships.
- Oversee risk assessment and remediation of money laundering and reputational risk issues.
- Ensure onboarding due diligence aligns with BSA/AML requirements while maintaining a positive client experience.
- Lead documentation review and EDD processes for Wealth Management and U.S. Banks clients.
AFC Compliance Officer | Contractor
Intesa Sanpaolo
New York, NY
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Led daily onboarding coordination calls to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Facilitated onboarding and periodic reviews for international clients to ensure adherence to AML/KYC standards.
- Advised Relationship Managers and KYC Support teams on AML/KYC requirements.
- Executed QC reviews of KYC records, validating documentation adequacy and pinpointing necessary confidential information.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to address KYC issues and uphold regulatory compliance.
Vice President | Relationship Manager
Credit Suisse
New York, NY
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed onboarding pipeline for Capital Markets and Advisory clients, ensuring seamless compliance with KYC and regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced client experience by proactively communicating and resolving issues, leading to improved client satisfaction.
- Liaised between Banking deal teams and Compliance to streamline onboarding process and effectively resolve challenges.
- Coordinated daily calls to discuss onboarding progress and address challenges. under tight deadlines.
- Partnered with KYC support teams to review and challenge KYC refresh forecasts.
Client Onboarding Officer
Société Générale
New York, NY
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes for Global Markets clients, enhancing client experience.
- Facilitated timely and accurate internal processes for client activation, ensuring seamless transitions.
- Collaborated with sales, portfolio managers, product specialists, and client service teams to optimize client onboarding workflow.
- Analyzed documentation requirements and collaborated with front office teams to improve workflow.
Client Due Diligence Manager (Contractor)
HSBC
New York, NY
04.2016 - 03.2019
- Cultivated expertise in financial institutions' KYC functions, advising stakeholders on compliance to enhance regulatory adherence.
- Served as global point of contact for KYC renewal cases, ensuring timely resolution to minimize compliance risks.
- Partnered with business units to resolve AML compliance issues, strengthening overall compliance framework.
- Provided leadership and training to new employees.
Vice President | Client Onboarding Officer
JP Morgan Private Bank
Brooklyn, NY
04.2001 - 11.2015
- Led onboarding for Ultra High Net Worth clients, ensuring compliance with KYC and documentation standards.
- Managed complex onboarding cases, coordinating effectively across business units to streamline processes.
- Met directly with clients to clarify onboarding requirements.
- Conducted due diligence reviews and quality checks on KYC records.
- Identified policy and process gaps, contributing to initiatives that enhanced onboarding efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
St. John’s University
New YorkSkills
- Client onboarding and AML/KYC
- Financial crimes risk and BSA
- Regulatory governance
- Client relationship management
- Operational excellence
- Process transformation
- Cross-functional leadership
- Team leadership
- Talent development
- Workflow optimization
- SLA management
- Client experience enhancement
Timeline
Vice President | AML–Risk Enhanced Due Diligence Manager
Morgan Stanley
12.2023 - Current
AFC Compliance Officer | Contractor
Intesa Sanpaolo
04.2023 - 11.2023
Vice President | Relationship Manager
Credit Suisse
03.2022 - 04.2023
Client Onboarding Officer
Société Générale
06.2019 - 03.2022
Client Due Diligence Manager (Contractor)
HSBC
04.2016 - 03.2019
Vice President | Client Onboarding Officer
JP Morgan Private Bank
04.2001 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Finance
St. John’s University