UK Product Administration - Associate

Overview

The UK Product Administration department’s mission is to be the centre of excellence for the administration of JPMorgan Asset Management's UK fund range. This covers 46 OEICs (300 share classes) and 17 Investment Trusts in the UK, consisting of over $45 billion in AUM. It is a multi-disciplinary team whose goal is to manage and oversee JPMorgan Asset Management's investment products throughout their life cycle.

The role is highly visible within the organisation and requires working collaboratively across functions including: Portfolio Management, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Product Development, Client On-boarding Management, Sales/Distribution, Client Service and various partners that provide services to the UK Funds.

The team deals with various Fund initiatives with the responsibility of ensuring these are seamlessly managed into BAU. The accountability of JPMAM remains unchanged by external delegation and the team is responsible for overseeing the delivery of these services and managing the relationships with the appointed FA/Depositories and other key vendors.

The team reviews KPI’s, ensures consistent quality monitoring is undertaken, service reviews are attended, appropriately audited, and positive change is driven forward to reduce any service issues and enable the firm to gain efficiencies.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee fund accounting with a focus on managing the various product elements to include Fair Valuation, Swing Pricing, and Securities Lending
• Chair/Join/Represent the business at various internal committees/forums
• Work collaboratively across locations and drive synergies with Asia / JPMorganChase / EMEA
• Understand and contribute to business strategy and ensure it is relayed back to JPMorganChase's vendors
• Coordinate and manage issues which impact NAVs, i.e., price errors
• Review and provide feedback on fund documentation, i.e., Prospectus, KIID, Factsheets, Client letters
• Attend and contribute to monthly service reviews with Fund Accounting / Depositary and other key partners
• Own reviews of SLAs and KPIs as appropriate
• Review and update procedures whilst consistently challenging to ensure maximum efficiency

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Knowledge of UK Funds industry – predominantly OEICs and Investment Trusts
• Knowledge and experience of valuation methodologies and techniques across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives, and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products)
• Technical and business knowledge of various UK Fund structures and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting, and financial reporting perspective
• Advanced user of Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Outlook)
• Management Reporting – prepare and review of required reporting to senior management, valuation committee, boards of trustees that highlight metrics on oversight results and analysis, regulatory requirements, escalation items, and other relevant topics
• Well driven and dynamic with an ability to build relationships both internally and externally; proactive ‘can do’ attitude
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to challenge to improve processes
• Flexibility, strong organizational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail
• Team player, ability to share best practices as well as ability to work on their own at times
• Strong analytical skills with aptitude to evaluate issues, propose, and implement solutions
• Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format
• Positive attitude to compliance, controls, and risk mitigation

About JPMorganChase

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. JPMorganChase's first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything JPMorganChase do. JPMorganChase strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help JPMorganChase's clients achieve their business objectives.

JPMorganChase recognize that JPMorganChase's people are JPMorganChase's strength and the diverse talents they bring to JPMorganChase's global workforce are directly linked to JPMorganChase's success. JPMorganChase is an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at JPMorganChase's company. JPMorganChase 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.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors, and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through JPMorganChase's global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families, and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus, and realize their goals.