Cib - Afs - Hedge Fund Services - Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Job title
Associate - CIB Ops - AFS 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
- Manage and take responsibility for client allocation and workflow for teams you are responsible for and motivate staff including team leaders
- Planning and monitoring activities to ensure all fund accounting functions are performed on a timely basis, meet quality standards and clients receive premium service
- Ongoing review and maintenance of relationships with internal JPM departments and review of daily controls and communication of any new training or procedural changes to your teams
- Streamline operational processes to reduce risk, improve efficiency, ability to take ownership of issues and escalate where relevant
- Reporting to senior management, MIS and ad hoc issues that may arise, Involvement in presentations to potential clients in conjunction with sales team, remain informed of applicable regulatory changes and of new industry developments
- Participation in special projects, development of goals and execution of strategies within department and other duties as directed
- To oversee, create, maintain and update procedures, including analysis, design and execution of all aspects of the Fund Accounting Operating model

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience obtained within the Fund Accounting industry
- Evidence of significant career advancement, career achievement and third level qualification and/or accounting qualification
- Experience with implementing process improvement methodology and/or demonstrated experience with efficiency improvement
- An ability to work in teams distributed across the globe, manage multiple streams and tasks to strict deadlines, demonstrate previous experience of dealing with complex operating models and complex deal structures
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, concern for quality and accuracy and working to strict deadlines
- Analytical ability with tenacious approach to ensure identified issues are following through to resolution

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Professional, proactive approach to work and ability to develop and manage high performing team
- The ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and complete understanding of Fund industry dynamics
- Excellent 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. 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.

**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