Associate I - Global Fund Services Fund Accounting Conversions

JPMorgan Chase • Boston, MA

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About The Position

As a Fund Servicing Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational services related to fund accounting and administration. Your work will have a meaningful impact within our department, as you apply your broad knowledge of fund servicing principles and practices to perform diverse activities requiring analysis and judgement. With your advanced emotional intelligence, you will build trusting relationships with peers, managers, and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment. Your continuous improvement mindset will drive you to propose and implement improvements to our current working methods, contributing to the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Mutual Fund Accounting to include General Ledge accounting (Trial Balance, Sub Ledgers, Balance sheet vs. Income statement). The ability to determine downstream impacts of complex fund events.
• Proven reconciliation skills – ability to create ad-hoc reconciliations of external and internal Trial Balances, General Ledgers, Cash/Assets, etc.
• Experience with FIS Accounting software.
• Demonstrated expertise in fund servicing operations, with at least three years of experience focusing on fund accounting and administration, evidenced by successful execution of related tasks and responsibilities.
• Advanced emotional intelligence skills, with a track record of building trusting relationships and fostering collaboration in a professional setting.
• Experience in proposing and implementing process improvements, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and resilience in an operational environment.
• Proven ability to apply active listening and questioning techniques to understand and address client needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process fund events; Client Conversions, Accounting Platform Changes and complete standard reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain fund and account profiles in JPM’s accounting system (FIS), based on a combination of client instructions, fund prospectus information and legacy administration books and records.
• Execute routine transactions related to fund servicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and financial controllers to streamline processes and enhance efficiency in fund servicing operations.
• Foster a collaborative environment by leveraging emotional intelligence skills to build trusting relationships with peers, managers, and stakeholders.
• Propose and implement improvements to current working methods, contributing to the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees