JPMorgan Private Equity Fund Admin - Vice President 

United States, New York, New York 

767019034

Posting Description

As a Private Equity Fund Admin VP within our client administration team, you will manage all facets of daily client deliverables for Private Equity fund administration clients. Your responsibilities will encompass the upkeep of books and records, computation of Net Asset Valuations, preparation of financial statements, overseeing capital events, calculating management fees and carried interest, allocating investor capital and statements, releasing investor reports, and coordinating the year-end process with audit and tax teams. You will also be in charge of managing client expectations and deliverable timelines in line with SLAs, and ensuring prompt resolution of client issues and escalations. Your role will require a deep understanding of Private Equity fund structures, proficiency in accounting for complex transactions, and a comprehensive knowledge of fund governing documents.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of client deliverables for Private Equity fund administration clients including client expectations and timelines as well as any issues and escalations
• Stay abreast industry standards and best practices while continuously seeking opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate operational risks
• Liaise with support functions and internal stakeholders including risk and control groups, audit, compliance, implementation, investor relations and operations
• Ensure adherence to control framework including prescribed policies and procedures
• Lead and work on ad hoc client projects and internal initiatives
• Mentor and develop staff resources while providing oversight and supervision on technical topics and client-related issues
• Review fund governing documents, side letters and agreements to determine impact on reporting deliverables and ensure adherence

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• A professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA) combined with 8+ years of experience working with Private Equity funds in an fund administration or related capacity
• Knowledge of US GAAP for Investment Funds and a thorough understanding of Private Equity fund structures
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities
• Strong leadership skills with attention to detail and a hands-on management style
• Team player with excellent problem solving, communication and client service skills as well as the ability to take ownership and manage projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite and advance MS Excel skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong knowledge of Investran or similar integrated Private Equity system a plus
• Investment fund audit experience with a Big 4 firm a plus