Description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our Hedge Fund Services Business & partner with the Business to provide a best in class service to our Clients.

Job Summary:

As an Associate within our Fund Accounting team you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the NAV production process and ensuring accurate and timely calculation of the NAV in line with procedures. You will be a primary point of contact for ensuring all issues are resolved in a satisfactory manner and will work closely with the wider AIS line of business (Investor Relations, Compliance, Internal Audit, Private Equity and Real Estate) in addition to 2nd line of defense partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure accountability for the timely accurate calculation of the NAV.
• Investigate & validate NAV movement.
• Assist the team to ensure production and review of the daily/weekly/ad hoc/monthly NAV production.
• Adhere to and ensure adherence to a defined control environment.
• Identify risks and implement remediation measures.
• Contribute to ownership and responsibility of the end to end NAV Operating model.
• Manage resource planning of the team while partnering with wider teams.
• Assist in Client Due Diligence visits along with Internal and External audit reviews.
• Be a key driver and unwavering advocate to deliver best in class services internally and externally
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, third parties, as well as with other business groups across JPMorgan
• Strive to modify / iterate processes and flows to continually improve accuracy, reduce redundancy, and mitigate risk

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in a Fund Accounting Team at this level
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of the treatment of complex financial instruments in the NAV and NAV drivers.
• Strong Client management skills and ability to build key relationships.
• Team player, professional and proactive approach to work, positive attitude with an ability to communicate across multiple sites
• Very strong communication skills both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills with a drive for impeccable quality
• Ability to work with a high level of precision in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently with strong follow through

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelors degree required (business discipline preferred)
• Significant experience in the Financial Services industry, preferably with prior experience in alternative funds

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.