Analyst - Global Fund Services Valuation

at  JPMorgan Chase Co

JOB DESCRIPTION

Global Valuation Services is aligned to the Corporate Investment Bank and provides asset prices for marketable securities and other financial assets. The Pricing team is responsible for the capture and validation of security prices used to calculate and submit daily and monthly NAVs subject to time sensitive deliverable deadlines. Functions performed by the wider team in North America include: Client directed daily customized pricing for production of mutual fund NAVs reported to NASDAQ; Customized daily pricing for European based mutual fund clients; Pricing for institutional and retirement investment plans; pricing for Hedge Fund Services clients, pricing Prime Brokerage client positions and pricing trader position via the End of Day process.
As a Global Valuation Services Pricing Analyst, you will be working in a team environment to deliver accurate and timely asset pricing services through a wide range of activities such as: maintaining a strict control environment, performing value add analysis and collaborating with internal teams to develop scalable production processes.
The Global Valuation Services group has access to firm wide training available to improve skills and learn new capabilities. There is opportunity to learn about new automation tools and take ownership of processes to improve capacity, efficiency and control.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Bachelor degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 1 plus year of industry experience
• Analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to trouble shoot exceptions and issues quickly to avoid market exposure
• Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work in a team and work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• The role holder will be required to operate flexible working hours to cover early starts and/or late finishes as demanded by the business
• MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-look ups
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments. Demonstrate customer focus and follow-up skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking, stock markets, and fixed income products
• 1 plus year asset Pricing or NAV/ Fund accounting experience, preferred but not required
• Pricing vendor knowledge, i.e. Pricing Direct, Bloomberg, Reuters
• Data analytical skills, i.e. Alteryx

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

• Daily price capture & validation of all investment types. Analyze asset valuation movements on a daily basis.
• Analyze price movements against market expectations. Review of price confirmation to ensure validated prices are published accurately
• Complete all daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks and reporting as required accurately and to deadline.
• Understand the effect that changes in prices and other data elements have on the market value of an account and be sensitive to these changes
• Investigation of pricing inquiries from business partners and resolve client queries
• Communication with vendors, as needed
• Other tasks/ projects related to vendor pricing data as assigned by manager
• Identifying control gaps and quality deficiencies and look to implement tactical and strategic solutions to prevent re-occurrence
• Support audit requests through evidence retrieval and review of pricing activities