Asset Management – Fund Controller (Alternatives Focus) – Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

About The Position

Step into a pivotal role as an Asset Management Fund Controller, where you’ll help shape the oversight and growth of diverse investment funds and partnerships. As a Fund Controller within Asset Management you will support the Product 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 you will participate in and support new fund development and implementation efforts as well as other product related initiatives as they arise. Within the Asset Management Client Service division the Product Administration Team has responsibility for supporting the overall management and oversight of a group of Funds including US Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Collective Investment Funds in addition to private partnerships and other 3(c )7 type vehicles.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in the investment management industry
Technical and business knowledge of various Fund structures (e.g., mutual, collective investment, ETFs, and specific preference for private funds with focus on alternative investments) 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
Demonstrate a proactive, flexible approach with strong organizational skills, commitment to learning, and drive to improve processes

Responsibilities

Execute risk focused oversight model that address 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/offering documents 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 various Fund-related regulatory filings, participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds
Lead and participate in various Fund related initiatives
Prepare materials to summarize oversight results, escalate key issues, and report initiative status to Funds' governing bodies