Senior Associate, Alternative Investments Data Strategy & Operations

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

About The Position

Step into a role where your expertise can shape the future of hedge fund of funds data operations. As part of our Cross Alternatives Platform Operations group, you’ll collaborate with senior leaders and drive impactful change across the organization. This is your chance to grow your career, develop new skills, and make a meaningful difference in how we use data and technology. Join a team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and your professional development. Discover the benefits of working in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions matter. As a Senior Associate in the Alternative Investments Data Strategy & Operations group, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing hedge fund of funds data operations. You will partner with us to improve processes, execute strategic initiatives, and design solutions that help our teams operate more effectively. You’ll work with complex workflows and leverage technology to drive better outcomes for our business. Together, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth and operational excellence. Your work will have a direct impact on our organization and the broader investment community.

Requirements

Six or more years of combined experience within investment operations, data operations, or an operationally adjacent function within the hedge fund or alternative investments industry
Demonstrate strong understanding of end-to-end operational data flows that support the investment lifecycle, including how upstream data decisions impact downstream reporting, controls, and decision making
Exhibit execution-oriented problem-solving experience, including diagnosing root causes, developing practical solutions, and following through to implementation in real operating environments
Operate across multiple stakeholders and priorities, driving work forward in environments with shifting requirements, tight timelines, and competing demands
Apply analytical insights to understand operational work drivers, assess capacity or throughput, and identify efficiency or improvement opportunities
Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to drive alignment and execution.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, or AI-enabled tools (SQL, Python, Tableau, Alteryx, or automation platforms)
Familiarity with data governance principles, including data quality, controls, lineage, and documentation
Experience designing analytical views, dashboards, or operational solutions to improve efficiency and insight
Exposure to process improvement, operational enablement, or transformation initiatives
Interest in building scalable approaches and tools that improve execution and decision-making
Ability to synthesize complex operational, technical, or data concepts into clear, well-structured presentations for varied stakeholders

Responsibilities

Perform core hedge fund of funds data operations activities, supporting fund and account onboarding, maintenance and validation of critical investment and reference of data and issue resolution across investment, trading, and performance reporting workflows
Partner with senior leadership to translate priorities into actionable execution focus areas, insights, and decision-support materials
Develop analytical views and insights to surface work drivers, capacity, efficiency, and improvement opportunities
Apply technical and analytical skills, such as SQL, Python, Tableau, automation, and AI-enabled approaches, to design and implement solutions
Synthesize complex initiatives, inputs, and metrics across teams into clear, coherent views
Design approaches that enhance visibility, consistency, and execution across operational and technology-related efforts
Flex across responsibilities, balancing core operational work with broader execution and improvement initiatives
Engage in complex or ambiguous initiatives, bringing energy, judgment, and follow-through to undefined problems