Alternative Fund Services

Job Description

Job title

Product Analyst – Alternative Fund Services - Hedge Fund Services Fund Accounting

Short description

Build your career in Hedge Fund & Private Equity operations components while working in the world’s most innovative bank.

Posting description

JPMorgan Alternative Fund Services delivers an extensive solution for hedge fund, private equity, and fund of hedge fund clients seeking independent administration and custody services or to outsource their day-to-day operations.  The Hedge Fund Accounting team has the responsibility for providing a premium quality client service to Alternative Fund Services Clients, ensuring deadlines are met at all times.

 

JPMorgan Fund Accounting delivers an extensive solution for all types of Investment funds from traditional long funds to complex hedge funds. The significant growth in demand for Fund Accounting services has led to the creation of an Associate level role.  This role will encompass all aspects of the fund accounting function.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation/Review/Oversight of Net Asset Value Files, providing a premier client service to a defined group of clients by building strong relationships with the investment manager and any other third parties
• Having a thorough understanding of the theoretical and technical nature of hedge fund accounting and administration and developing thorough knowledge of his/her client base, prospectus, documentation, etc.
• Working with investment operations, reconciliations, shareholder services, financial reporting, and other partner teams internally to agree internal deadlines to ensure external client deadlines are met
• Performing quality assurance checks on information received internally from other supporting functions
• Producing accurate and timely Net Asset Values, working closely with your clients to resolve queries, producing ad hoc reports for clients, creating, maintaining and updating procedures for the funds, working closely with the new business team and clients through the on-boarding process
• Ensuring compliance with all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies, ensuring all schedule work is completed by agreed deadlines and checklists are signed and files contain all required 
• Identifying efficiencies and areas for improvement to reduce risk and become more efficient

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor degree required, degree preference is Finance, Accounting, or Economics. (3.2 or higher GPA)
• Strong organizational skills, concern for quality & accuracy and working to strict deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Team player with a professional, proactive, and positive approach to work

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Leadership, motivation and ability to deliver results
• Strong approach to client service, professional and proactive approach to work, problem solver
• Strong communication skills both oral and written

About Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. 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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

J.P. Morgan delivers investor solutions that help clients protect their portfolios, optimize their efficiency and maximize opportunities in diverse global markets. Teams support clients across a global custody network spanning 100 markets, with custody and asset servicing, fund accounting and administration, alternative investment services, integrated analytics, agency lending, collateral management and depositary receipt solutions. Clients include asset and fund managers, asset owners, banks and broker-dealers, hedge funds and alternative investors, and insurance companies.