Asset Management - Funds Implementation Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
New York, NY

The US Product Implementation team sits within the Client Service and Business Platform organization and is responsible for facilitating the end-to-end program management for large scale and complex initiatives for our range of JPMorgan pooled vehicles which include Mutual Funds, ETFs, Commingled Funds and Private 3c7 Funds. On this team you will manage and oversee a wide array of Fund specific events and activities including the implementation of new fund launches, fund mergers, fund liquidations, fund restructures and mutual fund to ETF conversions. You will also be responsible for managing the execution of major initiatives impacting the funds including regulatory and business transformation changes.

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned, highly motivated and committed individual to join our exciting team and work cross-functionally while managing complex programs and leading multiple ongoing workstreams. In this role you will partner and interface with senior stakeholders across Portfolio Management, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Development, Administration, ETF Platform and Technology as well as internal and third-party vendors that provide various services to the Funds.

Job Responsibilities

  • Independently lead the implementation of fund and client initiatives and manage the end-to-end life cycle for large scale, complex and multi-faceted business initiatives that fall within the strategic pipeline
  • 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
  • Establish the project's governance structure and effectively manage communication with senior business leaders
  • Understand the inherent risks of funds including those related to its investment strategies and securities to which it invests; ensure a proper control environment is in place
  • Perform analysis on newly developed product initiatives and present materials to senior management
  • 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 & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5 - 7 years of Asset Management and fund industry experience preferred - experience with registered investment companies and a demonstrated knowledge of various fund structures
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of attention to detail, problem solving and critical thinking skills and display strong leadership
  • Display strong leadership with the ability to achieve a common understanding and agreement across groups with differing perspectives
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and to take complete ownership of all assigned tasks
  • Self-starter, highly motivated and can execute in a dynamic fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively across a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Visio)
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