Securities Services - Hedge Fund Services Product Management - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Greater London is seeking an experienced professional to join their Hedge Fund Services Product team. The role involves defining and managing hedge fund administration products, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have specific experience in hedge fund administration, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers opportunities to engage with clients and manage a product line effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with hedge fund administration and/or operations.
• Knowledge of private credit industries.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Define and document product definitions.
• Ensure product consistency with global offerings.
• Manage product legal and regulatory compliance.
• Act as subject matter expert for product partners.
• Collaborate with Sales to define target client profiles.
• Prepare marketing materials and product demonstrations.
• Work with Operations to identify solutions.
• Negotiate legal contracts for the bank.
• Cultivate strategic client relationships.

Skills

Hedge fund administration experience

Knowledge of the hedge and hybrid fund space

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage tight deadlines

Analytical thinking

Job description

Job Summary:

You will join the Hedge Fund Services (HFS) Product team will assist with the governance, strategic direction, and definition of the hedge fund administration product. In addition, you will be (or become) a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the hedge and hybrid fund business, providing thought leadership and guidance on all product aspects of the business, working closely with our business partners in Operations, Risk, Technology, Product Development, Compliance, and Sales / Relationship Management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Defining and documenting the standard product definition and ensuring the product stays within the agreed product definition
• Ensuring the product offering is consistent and aligned with our global fund product offerings across Securities Services
• Managing the legal and regulatory landscape to ensure the product conforms to current regulations (and is prepared for future regulations)
• Acting as a subject matter expert with our product partners
• Working with Sales to define and agree the target profile of prospective clients.
• Produce and present marketing materials as well as provide demonstrations of the platform. Coordinate RFP responses and provide pricing proposals for prospective clients.
• Working with Operations to ascertain deal solutions and target operating models
• Negotiate legal contracts within agreed parameters of the bank
• Develop strategic relationships with key client decision-makers and act as the point of contact/escalation for large relationships. Conduct monthly service meetings and present to client boards on behalf of the administrator.
• Managing the product profit and loss at a client level and identify operational inefficiencies and additional service opportunities
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Specific experience with hedge fund administration and/or operations
• Knowledge of the hedge and hybrid fund space, including private credit
• Ability to manage to tight deadlines with a mindset for flexibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A pragmatic problem solver and "out-of-the box" analytical thinker capable of challenging the operating norm and making recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize business goals, and drive results with a high sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Ability to generate support from a wide-range of stakeholders and create a strong network of relationships among peers, and internal partners