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Karen Lindsay

Shalimar

Summary

Dynamic KYC assistant at J.P. Morgan Chase with a proven track record in ensuring compliance and audit readiness. Expert in legal document review and regulatory oversight, I excel in analytical thinking and multitasking. Successfully facilitated the onboarding of diverse account types while maintaining a positive professional demeanor and exceeding performance standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Onboarding Approval Hub/KYC assistant

J.P. Morgan Chase
Newark
01.2011 - Current
  • Assisted KYC team with initial and periodic reviews as needed.
  • Oversaw account opening processes for approximately 75 team members across multiple approval hubs.
  • Reviewed documentation for various products offered by Private Bank, including asset/brokerage and hedge funds.
  • Facilitated opening of Individual, Estate, Trust, Entity, and Fiduciary accounts.
  • Created and audited onboarding documentation for account openings.
  • Ensured compliance with performance standards and applicable laws through thorough research.
  • Monitored adherence to FinCen, Dodd-Frank, OTS, OCC, and FDIC regulations for audit readiness.
  • Coordinated with audit team to provide necessary supporting documentation to prevent systemic issues.

Estates and Trust Paralegal

Various
Baltimore
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Executed reconciliation of multimillion-dollar estates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents for clarity and completeness.
  • Assisted in preparation of individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax returns.
  • Collaborated with clients, attorneys, and paralegals to streamline communication and project flow.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Stevenson University
Stevenson

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Virtual communication tools
  • Positive professional demeanor
  • Analytical thinking
  • Self-motivation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • KYC compliance
  • Legal Document review
  • Regulatory oversight

Projects

Work with various teams to create a workable automated system to distribute daily work., Bata test systems to confirm updates work correctly before being released to team., Training new employees, Distribute daily workload to the team, Cross trained to work with other teams – KYC and Commercial bank client.

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of 2024 Special award for work production and willingness to go above and beyond when team has excessive volume.

Timeline

Client Onboarding Approval Hub/KYC assistant

J.P. Morgan Chase
01.2011 - Current

Estates and Trust Paralegal

Various
01.1998 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies

Stevenson University

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Harford Community College

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