Private Equity Fund Services Associate/AVP

Private Fund Services Product AVP Job Summary

As an Associate at J.P. Morgan, you will operate in a client centric & end to end model. You will have full ownership of all aspects of fund administration including client services, financial reporting, investor relations, and capital event servicing. This role involves working on private market funds from start to finish.

Job Responsibilities

• Be a culture carrier for J.P. Morgan's Business Principles supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion across the organization.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting, audit, and reporting functions for a portfolio of closed ended and semi closed ended private equity and debt funds.
• Be responsible for LP / investors' capital calls, distributions, investor financial reports and capital statements.
• Build strong and meaningful relationships with client stakeholders through a keen understanding of contractual and service delivery agreements.
• Defend against service scope creep and enforce rigorous change control processes.
• Deliver and execute the function's control frameworks through high quality execution of checklists and procedure production, successful partnerships with Business Control functions and internal audits.
• Design, build and implement solutions to eliminate manual processes and reduce risk.
• Be responsible for the timely escalation of both successes and issues to Senior Management.

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements

• A proactive attitude demonstrating the ability to multi task and work to tight reporting deadlines. Organisation and planning skills are key to the role.
• Dedicated to doing the right thing showing ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrates a willingness to own the full end to end servicing of a fund or client relationship.
• Data literate, understanding the importance of the data chain in private market structures and skilled in governing its upkeep. Strong acumen of Alteryx is a distinct advantage.
• An advocate of a global operating model with a drive to develop the self and the global team, to improve processes and client outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• FIS Investran or Arcesium or equivalent double entry accounting platform knowledge is a distinct advantage.
• Prior experience in Private Equity fund administration or alternatives funds industry preferred.
• A qualified/part qualified accountant or with proven experience in accounting with exposure to US/LUX/UK GAAP and IFRS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.