Asset Management_US Product Admin- Analyst

Job Description

Job Responsibilities: The oversight role includes:
• Execution of a risk-based oversight model for the JPMorgan proprietary Funds including:
all aspects of a funds operations: daily net asset values, distributions, expenses, fee billing, price publication, issue identification, management and resolution.
• Review Funds financial statements and regulatory filings and provide audit assistance to internal stakeholders and external auditors Review all Fund-related regulatory filings (e.g., N-Port, N-CEN, NQ (Part F) CPO-PQR, NPX etc.). Ownership of the audit relationship.
• Review of data entry into and maintenance of various internal JPM platforms and databases
• Monitoring of legal publication requirements (prices, prospectuses, notices etc.).
• Management of dividend distribution process.
• Daily engagement with counterparts based in United States fund oversight locations.
• Preparation of materials (including minutes and 15c disclosures) to summarize oversight results to Funds governing forums (e.g., governance committees, Funds Board of Directors).
• Perform ongoing oversight of vendors and participation in vendor oversight forums.
• Monitor errors and incidents arising for the JPMAM Fund ranges and escalate appropriately
• Preparation and execution of metrics, performance and management reporting to escalate key issues and status of initiatives.
• Month end and Quarter end reporting (both internal and external)
This requires an understanding of the key characteristics and risks of the US Fund ranges to ensure that internal checks/controls highlight issues as and when they arise. It is key to develop/maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external groups undertaking the BAU role for Transfer Agency, Fund Accounting, Trustee & Depositary Services and Custody to ensure clear communication and ensure adequate standards are being met and escalation occurs as required.The Fund range is extensive, covering separate investment vehicles, many active sub-funds, multiple share classes priced daily, and entails assets classes from stable NAV money market funds, simple equity and fixed income funds, as well as OTC intensive structures. Fund vehicles are domiciled in multiple jurisdictions
• Have at least 2-4 years relevant experience of Fund Services including exposure to Financial Reporting, Fund Accounting and Regulatory reporting. Additional certifications (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CPA, CFA) a plus.
• Have expertise in Fund accounting/operations and Financial/regulatory reporting of Investment Funds and oversight.
• Technical and business knowledge of Fund structures (e.g., collective investment funds, Commingled Funds and investment trusts) and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective
• Knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, US Regulation S-X, US Investment Company Act of 1940, liquidity framework and their operations.
• Have a financial / fund background, understand the concepts of NAV, custody, transaction costs and knowledge of financial concepts (e.g., global exposure, leverage for example)
• Working knowledge of securities valuation considerations, mutual funds taxation.
• Understanding of Financial products including and complex financial instruments and capital markets.
• Understand cash & stock reconciliation processes.
In all cases, the candidate(s) must possess and exhibit:
• Tech literacy including but not limited to proficiency in MS- Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Alteryx/Xceptor/Python and other automation solutions/tools will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, willing to challenge the status quo to improve processes.
• Exceptional consensus building and influence skills, possesses the ability to achieve a common understanding and agreement across groups with differing perspectives.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and data collection/aggregation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format.
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail oriented with the ability to understand multiple perspectives leading to effective decision making and effective execution.
• Ability to get things done in a dynamic and fast paced environment and effectively multi-task.
• Be analytical, inquisitive, with the ability to self-serve information
• Demonstrate responsibility and dependability, show strong team spirit.
• Strong sense of ensuring adherence to risk management and control framework within the organization is a must.
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