Asset Management - US Funds Implementation Manager - Vice President

Asset Management is a leading investment manager of choice for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors, worldwide.

The Product Implementation Management Team is part of the Global Investment Management Client Service group within JPMorgan Asset Management.

Job Summary

As an Asset Management - US Funds Implementation Manager - Vice President within the Global Investment Management Client Service group, you will interface with senior stakeholders across various departments and managing end-to-end program management for large scale initiatives for JPMorgan's range of pooled vehicles.

The team also oversees fund-specific events and major initiatives impacting the funds, including regulatory and business transformation changes.

Job Responsibilities

• Independently lead the implementation of fund and client-driven initiatives and manage the end-to-end life cycle for large scale, complex and multi-faceted business initiatives that fall within the strategic pipeline
• Resolve Issues while undertaking effective issue management practices to ensure timely resolution of key roadblocks, escalating where appropriate
• Support the re-engineering and enhancement of existing operational and service models to improve scalability, enhance operational controls, and mitigate business risk
• Liaise with external parties, as appropriate, for successful delivery of the initiative. Key contact points may include client-appointed consultants, custodians, transfer agents, record keepers, outsourced service providers, and transition managers / asset managers
• Obtain required Committee sign-offs to ensure new operating models can be effectively support by the business in a controlled and scalable manner
• Secure, lead, motivate and inspire the internal and external resources required to deliver the program and effectively deliver business outcomes for internal and external clients
• Deliver transformational initiatives with demonstrable improvement in business outcomes
• Develop and present materials where necessary throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 8 years financial services, experience in analyzing and delivering against complex business strategies
• Strong product knowledge and understanding of vehicle types including separate accounts, mutual funds, ETFs and commingled pension trust funds
• Knowledge of complex instruments including derivatives and alternatives required
• Understanding of Institutional operating platforms including experience interfacing with service providers such as custodians, transfer agents and record keepers required
• Highly collaborative history of delivering results through organizational partnership with cross-function teams
• Display strong leadership with the ability to achieve a common understanding and agreement across groups with differing perspectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical, problem solving skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Fund industry experience preferred - experience with registered investment companies and a demonstrated knowledge of various fund structures
• Prior experience in Client Service, Operations or Business Management a plus
30+ days ago