JPMorgan Asset Management_European Funds Product Development - Associate _JPMC 

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai 

457540566

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is continuously seeking to enhance the range of strategies offered to meet the increasingly sophisticated investment requirements of our clients, through either the launch of new products or employing our investment expertise to shape existing products for the impact of new developments. Our product development departments follow a rigorous process to determine the product launches and product changes, involving the participation and agreement of senior business managers, within a framework of rigor and governance.

As a European Funds Product Development Associate within our dynamic team, you will be instrumental in supporting various strategic, technology solution, process improvement, and product-related initiatives. Your role will also involve regular monitoring and reporting on product activity and seed capital, covering a range of asset classes and vehicles.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and product initiatives including changes to fund portfolio managers and capacity status.
• Manage and track seed capital investments, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Monitor share class reports and propose and execute required actions against policies and procedures.
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives. Develop and implement technology solutions to enhance product development activity and process.
• Monitor and report on product development activity and product activity pipeline.
• Monitor and report on existing product range, including performance metrics, key milestones.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Present findings and initiatives to stakeholders and internal forums.
• Analyze complex data files using qualitative and quantitative tools to synthesize and interpret information.
• Work independently to complete projects proactively, prioritize tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Facilitate communication and coordination within the team and across departments to ensure alignment on product goals and to execute initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Economics, Risk or Statistics, Computer Science or similar disciplines.
• 4+ years' experience in Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, or other quantitative / technology related roles with a background in Asset Management
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite including MS Excel (e.g., managing large amounts of data, data manipulation using pivot tables, formulas, etc.), MS PowerPoint (e.g. producing formatted slides and visual representation of data) and SharePoint (including connectivity to Tableau). Capable of producing data analytics and presentations to inform decision-making.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Tableau and Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think critically and strategically.
• Understanding of technology solutions and their application in project-based roles.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration and reporting in a pan-regional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• CFA designation or progress towards a plus
• Knowledge of investment products (inc. Mutual Funds (i.e. SICAVs & OEICs), ETFs and Investment Trusts)
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Alteryx