Asset Management - Product Manager - Global Transport Group - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Camden Town is looking for a Technology Leader to drive strategic technology initiatives and digital transformation. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in technology leadership within financial services, particularly in asset management and private equity. The role requires a diverse technical skill set including Microservices, Azure/AWS, and an understanding of data management and analytics. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance operational efficiencies across portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology leadership roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of delivering digital transformation projects and innovative technology solutions.
• Deep domain expertise in asset management, private equity, and the shipping industry.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of technologies listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction in technology development for portfolio companies.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives leveraging cloud technologies.
• Implement data governance models and advanced analytics solutions.
• Act as a bridge between business and technology teams.

Skills

Technology leadership

Digital transformation

Collaboration

Data management

Analytical skills

Education

MSc in Computer Science

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Microservices

.NET Core

Angular

React

AWS

Azure

Docker

AI/ML frameworks

NoSQL

Blockchain

Semantic technologies

Job description

The Technology Leader is a critical executive role tasked with steering strategic direction, spearheading digital transformation, and overseeing data management across portfolio companies. This position is dedicated to ensuring that technology development is meticulously aligned with fund-level objectives, optimizing operational efficiency through the strategic deployment of off-the-shelf solutions, and enhancing decision‑making processes through the application of advanced analytics. The incumbent will also be instrumental in fostering robust collaboration between business and technology teams to drive innovation and facilitate business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership:
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership in technology development for portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with fund‑level goals and objectives.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across fund entities.
  • Prioritize leveraging off‑the‑shelf systems to maximize efficiency and cost‑effectiveness, utilizing proven, commercially available solutions to reduce implementation time and development costs.
  • Engage in bespoke development where necessary, ensuring custom solutions are kept to their minimum requirement and developed using agile methodologies.
• Collaboration and Engagement:
  • Engage with the JPM technology team as Product Owner to define internal software solutions, leveraging automated reporting from portfolio company systems and overseeing implementation.
  • Collaborate with the GTG Technology Team to set targets and direction on product requirements, define sprints and timelines, conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices, and assist with coding and development.
  • Engage with portfolio companies to define data and technology vision and strategies, review systems implementation, and advise on cybersecurity processes and systems quality.
• Digital Transformation and Project Management:
  • Lead digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, microservices, and AI/ML frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Manage and deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget, ensuring high‑quality outcomes.
• Data Management and Analytics:
  • Implement data governance models and advanced analytics solutions to enhance decision‑making and business insights.
  • Lead initiatives in big data augmentation and predictive analytics.
  • Develop a group‑wide data strategy and requirements for internal reporting within GTG Asset Management.
  • Create a map of key metrics and asset management data, and devise a strategy for sourcing these data points from each portfolio company into a consolidated system.
  • Develop a strategy for managing data quality and consistency within the group.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as a bridge between senior stakeholders in the business and technology teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration to drive business change.
  • Review and quality control code, data governance, and data quality systems across GTG and portfolio companies.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology leadership roles within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of delivering digital transformation projects and innovative technology solutions.
• Deep domain expertise in asset management, private equity, and the shipping industry.
• Experience in delivering technology projects in the shipping industry, including data analytics platforms.
• Hands‑on experience with a variety of technologies such as Microservices, .NET Core, Angular, React, Node, Java, Azure/AWS/Docker, ML/AI frameworks, NoSQL, blockchain, and semantic technologies.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technology and business issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and maintain collaborative relationships.
• MSc in Computer Science or related field; PhD preferred.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on role, working independently and with a team, and capable of performing a mix of development, project management, business analysis, and product ownership work.