Alternatives - Fund Controllers - Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Mumbai seeks an Alternatives Fund Controller Analyst to lead fund onboarding, oversee accounting oversight, and coordinate with third-party administrators.

You will ensure accurate, timely operations across onboarding, reporting, and governance while partnering with internal and external stakeholders. The role offers exposure to private equity and hedge fund mechanics, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives within a global

Qualifications

• 2+ years fund accounting experience across private equity and/or hedge funds.
• Partnership accounting experience including capital or unitized structures.
• Understanding of private equity and hedge fund mechanics.
• Produce financial statements and related support, including preparation and/or review.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Navigate complex issues across multiple perspectives and negotiate solutions.
• Lead by example with a collaborative, inclusive and accountable working style.

Responsibilities

• Onboard and review fund materials, coordinate setup with fund administrators, and prepare fund budgets.
• Approve NAV packages, financial statements, investor allocations, and cash management activity.
• Oversee capital event communications including capital calls and distributions.
• Validate quarterly performance reports for fund portfolios.
• Process subscriptions and redemptions for hedge funds and multi-asset funds.
• Coordinate deliverables with third-party administrators to address accounting issues.
• Prepare regulatory filings or data for regulatory reporting.
• Support governance materials and board meeting preparation.
• Liaise with administrators, auditors, depositaries, and tax preparers to support daily operations.

Skills

Fund accounting

Partnership accounting

Private equity mechanics

Hedge fund mechanics

Financial statements

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Job description

Shape the future of alternative investment operations by leading fund onboarding, accounting oversight, and stakeholder coordination with strong career growth opportunities.

As an Alternatives Fund Controller Analyst in the Alternatives Fund Management team, you drive accurate, timely fund financial operations across onboarding, reporting, and governance. You partner daily with third-party administrators and internal stakeholders to resolve accounting, reporting, and valuation matters. You help deliver well-controlled outcomes by coordinating service providers, supporting regulatory reporting needs, and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Onboard new funds by reviewing offering materials, opening fund bank accounts, coordinating setup with fund administrators, and preparing fund budgets.
• Approve net asset value packages, associated financials, investor allocations, cash management activity, and audited or unaudited financial statements, including notes to accounts.
• Oversee capital event communications, including capital calls and distributions.
• Validate quarterly performance reports for private equity fund-of-funds portfolios.
• Process subscriptions and redemptions for hedge funds and multi-asset funds.
• Coordinate day-to-day deliverables with third-party fund administrators to address accounting issues and work through reporting and valuation items.
• Prepare regulatory filings or the data used for regulatory reporting.
• Monitor third-party service providers and compile board meeting materials.
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Fund Controllers team.
• Liaise with third-party fund administrators, independent auditors, depositaries, and tax preparers to support smooth day-to-day fund financial operations.

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

• Demonstrate 2+ years of fund accounting experience across private equity and/or hedge funds.
• Apply partnership accounting experience, including capital or unitized structures.
• Explain private equity and hedge fund mechanics with practical understanding.
• Produce financial statements and related support, including preparation and/or review.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Navigate complex issues by understanding multiple perspectives and negotiating solutions across stakeholders.
• Lead by example through a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable working style.

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

• Hold a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant qualification.
• Present clearly in senior management forums through strong verbal and written communication.
• Build strong partnerships through effective interpersonal skills and team collaboration.
• Delegate work effectively by setting clear priorities and deploying team resources appropriately.
• Influence across groups by building consensus and achieving shared understanding on complex topics.
• Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes