Hedge Fund Accounting Vice President

at  JPMorganChase

JOB 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 team to partner with the Business to provide a best in class service.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Vice President and senior member of the 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 responsible for ensuring all deliverables are met within the Service Level Agreements. You will also be a senior point of contact for collaborating across functions and an escalation point for ensuring all issues are resolved in a satisfactory manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, CAPABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Experience at managing 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.
• A technically strong and astute individual who has a proven history of building/implementing value add regulatory initiatives
• Product innovation with a strong focus on operational risk and regulations
• 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
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 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.

The Fund Accounting Manager works closely with the wider AIS line of business (Investor Relations, Compliance, Internal Audit, Private Equity and Real Estate) in addition to 2nd line of defence partners.

• Be responsible for the timely accurate calculation of the NAV.
• Take owneship and responsibility of the end to end NAV Operating model.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex issues which arise in the team
• Investigate & validate NAV movement.
• Assist and manage the team to ensure the delivery of the daily/weekly/ad hoc/monthly NAV production.
• Adhere to a defined control environment. Identify risks and implementation of remediation on the same.
• Manage resource planning of the team while partnering with wider teams.
• Assist and play a key role in the people management/development of all members of the team.
• Participate in and/or lead department initiatives & group projects as appropriate.
• Lead Client Due Diligence visits along with Internal and External audit reviews.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, third parties, as well as with other business groups across JPMorgan
• Drive an understanding of Alternative investment fund types across multiple jurisdictions