JPMorgan Investment Operations Compliance - Vice President 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

698672246

As an Vice President in the Investment Information Services team, you will be responsible for interpreting guidelines, building investment rules, investigation of potential violations and partnering with the investment manager and/or the client to assess their needs and provide solutions. In your new role, you will be exposed to a wide gamut of financial products, including Equities, Fixed Income securities and Complex Assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and build a strong Investment Compliance team by fostering a culture of ownership, communication, and strategic decision-making.
• Hire candidates with a focus on evolving business needs.
• Coach and develop staff, including setting formal objectives and conducting performance reviews.
• Review metrics related to team activities to make objective, data-driven decisions for performance evaluations.
• Foster a culture of innovation and lead through transformation, focusing on quantifiable productivity and quality gains.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to achieve business goals and plan and implement product/technology enhancements.
• Represent Investment Compliance in various forums across the firm.
• Interact closely with external and internal auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit compliance.
• Contribute to strategic business initiatives to maximise operating performance.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments, product development, and industry trends, providing insights and fostering information sharing.
• Lead client calls for service reviews and due diligence meetings, presenting product capabilities and regulatory impacts.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hold a graduate or postgraduate degree with a minimum of 12+ years of experience in the financial services industry, mutual funds, stock broking, or related fields.
• Possess extensive experience in post-trade compliance roles within investment banks, asset management, or brokerage firms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in relevant software applications and systems used for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Exhibit strong knowledge of the asset management industry, including the operation of mutual, pension, insurance, and hedge funds.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Display excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and adhere to stringent timelines.
• Demonstrate proven leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage a team and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Inspire, coach, and influence the team to achieve high performance.
• Communicate effectively with excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills with the ability to understand complex workflows.
• Possess excellent written communication skills with proven client engagement and management expertise, and the ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced degree or professional certification, including but not limited to Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Company Secretary (CS), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualifications preferred.
• Certification course in Credit Risk Management (CRD), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), and European regulations preferred.