JP Morgan Chase – Vice President – Private Fund Services J.P. Morgan

The Corporate Institute; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Institute in Bengaluru seeks a Vice President to lead our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team. You will administer private equity funds, prepare and review financial statements, and support investor relations activities.

You will guide a team of fund accounting professionals, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and support audit processes in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, ICWA, CA, MBA or CPA.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably private equity or hedge fund accounting.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and accounting software.
• Strong technical knowledge of complex accounting concepts, structures, and investor allocations.
• Ability to function in high-pressure situations and meet deadlines consistently.
• Must be extremely organized and able to multitask, motivated and willing to explore new ways to enhance a process.
• Must have people management, relationship building skills to develop partnerships and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage team of Private Equity Fund Accounting professionals.
• Take end to end ownership of client deliverables and cultivate client relationships.
• Assist Fund Accountants in preparation work for complex entities and review financial statements, capital calls and other client deliverables.
• Comprehend fund agreements to determine impact on fund set up and reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders, lead strategic projects for internal initiatives and external clients.
• Develop team members by setting objectives, providing performance feedback, participate in mentoring, and monitor adherence to control procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and work with management to improve and gain efficiencies.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Excel

Problem solving

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Investran

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and an eye for detail.

As a Vice President in our Private Equity and Real Estate Services Fund Administration team, you will be responsible for administering private equity funds and other alternative investment vehicles, including preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports and providing support for investor relations activities. Additionally, you will be expected to lead a team of fund accounting professionals, provide guidance and training, coordinate with various stakeholders and support audit process.

Job Responsibilities

• – Manage team of highly talented Private Equity Fund Accounting professionals


• – Take end to end ownership of client deliverables and cultivate client relationships


• – Assist Fund Accountants in preparation work for complex entities and review the financial statements, capital calls and other client deliverables produced by the Fund Accountants


• – Comprehend fund agreements in order to determine impact on fund set up and reporting


• – Partner with various internal and external stakeholders, lead strategic projects for internal initiatives and external clients


• – Develop team members by setting objectives, providing performance feedback, participate in mentoring program and monitor team’s adherence to control procedures


• – Monitor and evaluate current processes and technology, and work with management to improve and gain efficiencies

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, ICWA, CA, MBA or CPA


• – Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably private equity or hedge fund accounting


• – High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and accounting software


• – Strong technical knowledge of complex accounting concepts, structures, and investor allocations


• – Ability to function in high-pressure situations and meet strict deadlines consistently


• – Must be extremely organized and able to multitask, motivated and willing to explore new ways to enhance a process


• – Must have people management, relationship building skills to develop partnerships and drive results

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• – Familiarity with complex private equity legal and investment structures and various waterfall models


• – Experience using partnership accounting applications (e.g. Investran)


• – Experience of working in a truly global operating model with counterparts located in multiple countries and time zones