Fund Servicing Manager - Senior Associate

JPMorganChase; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Edinburgh is seeking a Fund Accounting & Administration specialist with 3+ years of experience to maintain accurate fund records, support controls, and collaborate with the operations team.

You will resolve issues involving accounting or securities transactions, help improve procedures, and contribute to training new hires while building strong internal and client relationships. This role offers growth within a global financial institution committed to innovation and continuous

Qualifications

• Fund accounting and administration expertise with focus on accurate securities records.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to accounting or securities transactions within validation tolerances.
• Experience implementing operational procedures and controls, with emphasis on cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures.
• Experience in training and managing a team, setting performance objectives and fostering continuous improvement.
• Strong emotional intelligence with a track record of building trusting relationships and influencing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered, ensuring controls are followed.
• Investigate and resolve issues where transactions breach validation tolerances of the JP Morgan system, applying advanced problem-solving.
• Influence and negotiate to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external clients.
• Implement operational procedures to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Provide training to new hires, setting performance objectives and promoting continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Technology, Product, Sales, and Program Management teams.
• Identify and address vulnerabilities in fund servicing processes to enhance efficiency and resilience.

Skills

Fund accounting

Securities administration

Issue resolution

Team training and leadership

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Job Description

Join JPMorganChase and be at the forefront of enhancing our operational services in fund accounting and administration. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth and skill development, as you collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to impactful solutions. Experience the benefits of being part of a leading financial institution that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Join JPMorganChase and be at the forefront of enhancing our operational services in fund accounting and administration. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth and skill development, as you collaborate with a dynamic team and contribute to impactful solutions. Experience the benefits of being part of a leading financial institution that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered, ensuring adherence to all prescribed controls for fund accounting processes.
• Investigate and resolve issues where accounting or securities transactions breach the validation tolerances of the JP Morgan system, applying advanced problem-solving skills.
• Influence and negotiate with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships both internally and with external clients to drive results.
• Implement operational procedures to complete tasks accurately and timely.
• Provide training to new hires, establishing performance objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Partner with various Operations Teams, Technology, Product, Sales, Program Management.
• Identify and address vulnerabilities in our fund servicing processes, leveraging your proficiency in continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and resilience.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in fund accounting and administration, with at least three years of experience focusing on maintaining accurate securities records, evidenced by successful management of related tasks and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in identifying and resolving issues related to accounting or securities transactions, ensuring compliance with validation tolerances.
• Proven ability to implement operational procedures and controls, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity and anti-fraud measures.
• Experience in training and managing a team, with a focus on establishing performance objectives and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Advanced emotional intelligence skills, with a proven track record of building trusting relationships and influencing better outcomes for teams and clients.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience working across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver results.
• Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Accounting and/or Custody experience.

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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.