UK Fund Administration - Associate - London

Job Description
The UK Product Administration department at JPMorgan Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary team managing over $45 billion in AUM across 46 OEICs and 17 Investment Trusts. The role involves working across various functions such as Portfolio Management, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and more, to oversee investment products throughout their life cycle. The team is responsible for managing fund initiatives, overseeing service delivery, and promoting forward positive change to reduce service issues and increase efficiencies.
As an UK Product Administration Associate within the JPMorgan Asset Management team, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our UK fund range. You will collaborate with various functions, manage fund accounting, contribute to business strategy, and review fund documentation. This role provides an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of the UK Funds industry and valuation methodologies, and to promote positive change within our organization. We value a proactive 'can do' attitude, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
Job responsibilities:

• Oversee fund accounting with a focus on managing the various product elements to include Fair Valuation, Swing Pricing and Securities Lending
• Chair/Join/Represent the business at various internal committees/forums
• Work collaboratively across locations and drive synergies with Asia / US / EMEA
• Understand and contribute to business strategy and ensure it is relayed back to our vendors
• Coordinate and manage issues which impact NAVs i.e., price errors
• Review and provide feedback on fund documentation. i.e., Prospectus, KIID, Factsheets, Client letters
• Attend and contribute to monthly service reviews with Fund Accounting / Depositary and other key partners Own reviews of SLAs and KPIs as appropriate
• Review and update procedures whilst consistently challenging to ensure maximum efficiency

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of UK Funds industry - predominantly OEICs and Investment Trusts
• Knowledge and experience of valuation methodologies and techniques across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products)
• Technical and business knowledge of various UK Fund structures and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective
• Knowledge and experience across multiple asset classes (e.g., Fixed Income, Fund of Funds, Alternatives and Equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., Derivatives and Structured Products)
• Advanced user of Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook)
• Management Reporting - prepare and review of required reporting to senior management, valuation committee, boards of trustees that highlight metrics on oversight results and analysis, regulatory requirements, escalation items and other relevant topics.
• well driven and dynamic with an ability to build relationships both internally / externally; Proactive 'can do' attitude
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to challenge to improve processes
• Flexibility, strong organizational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail
• Team player, ability to share best practices as well as ability to work on their own at times
• Strong analytical skills with aptitude to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.