JPMorgan Quantitative Research - Data Analytics Rates Emerging Markets Associate 

United Kingdom, England, London 

201119641

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the operational due diligence process for primarily alternative investment managers and collaborating with the Global Alternatives Investment Solutions due diligence teams
• Setting up and disseminating operationally focused questionnaires across a range of investment strategies and products
• Preparing for and participating in operational due diligence meetings with 3rd party investment managers (in person and sometimes virtual); this includes evaluating and forming an opinion on various operational risks such as organizational infrastructure, counterparties and service providers, valuation processes, cyber security, compliance and regulatory issues
• Reviewing and scoring responses to operational due diligence questionnaires
• Working collaboratively with control partners in governance, risk, compliance and internal audit
• Representing the firm in front of C-level executives (COO, CFO, CCO, CTO) at third party fund managers
• Presenting analyses, findings and opinions at Investment and Governance Committee meetings

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• You should have experience performing and / or an understanding of how operational due diligence is conducted on investment managers from either working within an audit firm (auditing hedge funds and/or private funds) or working in the operations and / or audit departments of an asset management firm or in an operational due diligence role, or a combination of these roles.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and various security types, as well as a solid understanding of investment strategies and fund structures
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office programs including Excel & Power Point, and exceptional organisational and analytical skills
• Investigative skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, with strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong written, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong initiative, energy and confidence completing assignments