Asset Management- Fund Controller- Associate

JPMorgan Chase • Jersey City, NJ

85d

About The Position

As a Fund Controller in the Asset Management Client Service division, the Product Administration Team is responsible for supporting the overall management and oversight of a group of Funds including US Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Collective Investment Funds, in addition to Canadian products including ETFs. As an Asset Management - Fund Controller - Associate, you will support the Production Administration leadership team in executing management and oversight responsibilities for the Funds. You will consider the market, regulatory, and business environment that they operate within the space. As a Fund Controller Associate, you will participate in and support new fund development and implementation efforts as well as other product-related initiatives as they arise.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in the investment management industry.
• Technical and business knowledge of various Fund structures (e.g., mutual collective investment and ETFs) and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Knowledge and experience across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions, with consideration for all downstream implications.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team.
• Demonstrated thought leadership and the ability to influence and achieve results.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format.
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, willing to challenge the status quo to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk focused oversight model that addresses all aspects of Fund Operations including daily/monthly net asset values, distributions, expenses, implementation of accounting policies, issue identification, management and resolution.
• Evaluate all aspects of proposals (e.g., prospectus language, trading/operational model, distributions, expense structure, etc.) to identify solutions to launch/modify the product.
• Implement the appropriate risk-focused oversight controls.
• Review and approve Funds' financial statements and regulatory filings; coordination of all audit efforts with service providers and external auditors; and executing disclosure control procedures in support of Audit Committee clearance meetings, principal financial/executive officer certifications, etc.
• Review and provide input to all Fund-related regulatory filings (e.g., N-1A), participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds.
• Lead and participate in various Fund related initiatives.
• Develop materials to summarize oversight results to Funds' governing bodies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities