Lead depositary client relationships and oversee fund services for alternative and private asset funds. Responsibilities include managing oversight activities, risk assessments, due diligence, regulatory compliance, client reporting, board meeting participation, escalation of emerging risks, and development of depositary capabilities. The role requires extensive Luxembourg fund industry expertise, knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD requirements, strong commercial and legal understanding, analytical judgment, and leadership skills.
Lead and manage depositary client relationships to refine and develop capabilities during a period of significant regulatory evolution and business growth.
As a Vice President in the Client Depositary Team, you will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the funds industry, including regulatory, legal, compliance, accounting, transfer agency services, custody, collateral management, and risk management. You will join an experienced team of depositary client managers responsible for leading, managing, and directing specific depositary services client relationships across oversight and controls. You will also execute key business objectives, manage client and business risks, develop depositary product capabilities, and cultivate key client and stakeholder relationships.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of oversight activities for allocated client relationships within defined business control and escalation frameworks.
- Foster and develop strategic partnerships with clients and key stakeholders, prepare and present depositary oversight programs and findings, and attend client fund board meetings.
- Lead by example, managing oversight activities to ensure risk assessments, client requirements, and due diligence are completed satisfactorily.
- Identify emerging risks and escalate them to senior management for appropriate assessment and mitigation.
- Support product differentiators and develop a philosophy of continuous improvement.
- Engage with internal partners to ensure the Depositary strategy is comprehensive and supports the wider Investor Services objectives.
- Ensure depositary services comply with applicable laws and regulations and the specificities of alternative or private asset funds.
- Lead and manage depositary client relationships to refine and develop capabilities during a period of significant regulatory evolution and business growth.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Financial services experience.
- Detailed knowledge of Luxembourg UCITS and AIFMD depositary oversight requirements, including relevant CSSF Circulars and Regulations.
- Extensive experience in the Luxembourg fund industry, including legal and regulatory requirements.
- Strategic management approach with the ability to identify and manage evolving risks.
- Professional judgment, strong communication, and networking skills.
- Broad commercial expertise combined with experience in contractual and related legal processes.
- Demonstrable leadership and management capabilities.
- Strong analytical skills to review evolving market practices, assess oversight metrics and results, and identify trends.
- High emotional intelligence, with sound networking and influencing skills to enhance the effectiveness of the Depositary team.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Experience in depositary services.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorganChase London, England Office
25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom, E14 5JP
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