JPMorgan Asset Management - US Funds Implementation Manager Associate 

United States, New York, New York 

225860189

Job 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
• Issue resolution – 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. Key contact points may include 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 support 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

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 4-8 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 required
• Highly collaborative – history of delivering results through organizational partnership with cross-function teams
• Display strong leadership with the ability to achieve a common understanding and agreement across groups with differing perspectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong analytical, problem solving skills
• Self-starter, highly motivated and can execute in a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development and improvement of the team
• Comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word)