JPMorgan Chase is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.1 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and businesses, financial transaction processing, asset and wealth management, and private equity. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients.If you're interested in working in an environment where leadership, excellence, integrity and diversity are among our core principles, then explore the opportunities at JPMorgan Chase. Further information about careers at JPMorgan Chase can be found on our website: www.jpmorganchase.com. SUMMARY:Ensure client satisfaction is achieved through the establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures as they relate to fund accounting. Maintain internal and external communications with all related parties. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Valuation for all North America clients, including: a. Mutual Funds b. Pension funds, both DB and DC c. Commingled Funds d. Collective Trusts e. Corporate clients f. ETFs g. Hedge Funds h. Separate accounts Operational Oversight of all valuation activities that support other regions of the world including but not limited to Edinburgh, South Africa and Hong Kong. Oversight of all valuation activities performed by GDS in Boston for derivatives. All client reporting as it relates to valuation, including FAS 157. Management of the vendor relationships. Audit support for valuations. Working closely with other pricing hubs to ensure accurate and timely pricing for all JPMorgan locations worldwide. Ensure that the Fund Accounting Department is provided with the necessary resources to meet corporate goals as well as client expectations. Create and maintain an environment that promotes effective communications between all staff levels within the Fund Accounting department. Coordinate the process of requesting and prioritizing enhancements and modifications to the WINS System. Ensure that client needs are addressed and resolved in a complete and timely manner. Initiate corrective action when service levels fall short of standard. Represent the Fund Accounting department with the external environment. Translate Corporate goals set by upper management into individual and collective goals for subordinates. Continually assess the operation to identify areas for improvement. Pursue corrective action to achieve cost savings and improved efficiencies. Maintain dialogue with clients to ensure that we are meeting their needs and providing consistent, quality service. Identify opportunities to enhance the overall client relationship.
Qualifications EDUCATION:BA/BS--Accounting oriented EXPERIENCE:Minimum of seven years of experience in a Fund Accounting or Custody/Fund Accounting environment.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:Advanced accounting principles and theories Management and organizational skills Interpersonal and communication skills Staff motivation and evaluation Negotiation Skills Attention to detail and commitment to quality Computer Systems experience
