Asset Management - US Funds Implementation Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As an Asset Management - US Funds Implementation Manager - Associate at JPMorgan Asset Management, you will play a crucial role in the end-to-end program management of large-scale and complex initiatives related to various JPMorgan pooled vehicles. This includes overseeing new fund launches, fund mergers, fund liquidations, fund restructures, mutual fund to ETF conversions, and other lifecycle events. Your responsibilities will also encompass managing the execution of significant initiatives that impact the funds, particularly those involving regulatory and business transformation changes. In this position, you will independently lead the implementation of fund and client-driven initiatives, managing the entire lifecycle of multifaceted business initiatives that fall within the strategic pipeline. You will be responsible for effective issue management practices to ensure timely resolution of key roadblocks, escalating issues when necessary. Additionally, you will support the re-engineering and enhancement of existing operational and service models to improve scalability, enhance operational controls, and mitigate business risks. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will liaise with external parties, including client-appointed consultants, custodians, transfer agents, record keepers, outsourced service providers, and transition managers/asset managers, to ensure successful delivery of initiatives. You will also be tasked with obtaining required Committee sign-offs to ensure that new operating models can be effectively supported by the business in a controlled and scalable manner. Your leadership skills will be essential as you secure, motivate, and inspire both internal and external resources required to deliver programs and achieve business outcomes for clients. You will be expected to deliver transformational initiatives that demonstrate measurable improvements in business outcomes and develop and present materials throughout the project lifecycle. As a subject matter expert for multiple products and portfolios of strategic importance to the firm, you will also participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead the implementation of fund and client-driven initiatives and manage the end-to-end life cycle for multi-faceted business initiatives that fall within the strategic pipeline.
• Undertake effective issue management practice 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, including 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 supported 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.
• Be seen as a subject matter expert for multiple products and portfolios that are of strategic importance to the firm.
• Participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years of Financial Service Experience (fund industry experience)
• Project Management experience required
• Prior experience in Client Service, Operations or Business Management
• Product knowledge and understanding of vehicle types including separate accounts, mutual funds, ETFs and commingled pension trust funds
• Understanding of Institutional operating platforms including experience interfacing with service providers such as custodians, transfer agents and record keepers
• Highly collaborative - history of delivering results through organizational partnership with cross-function teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm performance and individual achievements.