Controllers, Asset & Wealth Management Public Product Control, Vice President, Jersey City

Summary:

• Work within the AWM (Asset & Wealth Management) Public Product Control team, which is responsible for oversight of equity, fixed income, alternatives and derivative valuation across mutual funds, separate accounts and hedge funds


• Responsible for the price verification of investments; including fixed income, mortgage structured products (CLO, CMBS, ABS, RMBS, etc.), Agency MBS, and private credit


• Interact with Controller’s management, the portfolio management team and traders, as well as support areas such as Operations, Risk, Technology, Fund Accounting, Legal, Compliance, Independent Pricing Vendors

Principal responsibilities include the following:

• Responsible for assisting in the price verification of fixed income securities including but not limited to mortgage structured products (CLO, CMBS, ABS, RMBS, etc.), Agency MBS, and private credit


• Assist in the development of a valuation and price verification framework for newly traded securities, new funds and alternative products, in conjunction with key stakeholders (IT, Operations, Legal, Compliance, etc.) and the Portfolio Management/Trading teams


• Regular interaction with independent fund administrators to resolve daily valuation questions held in daily mutual funds


• Preparation of management reports and key valuation metrics for the Valuation Committee, PMs, Controllers Management, Fund Boards, and Clients


• Responsible for reviewing and updating the valuation governance structure at least annually

Basic Qualifications:  

• Accounting, Economics or Finance degree preferred, but not required


• CFA, CPA or work towards the designations preferred, but not required


• 7-10 years experience in the financial markets and the investment management industry is preferred   


• Requires a willingness and drive to understand valuation methods for the types of securities mentioned above


• Strong interpersonal (verbal and written communication) skills   


• Ability to work in a team environment   


• Strong analytical and organizational skills   


• Ability to take initiative and work efficiently   


• Proficiency in Microsoft Desktop Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and AI Tools, including Copilot