Asset Management - Client Onboarding Management (Institutional and Funds) - Vice President

Aumni; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Manila is seeking a Client Onboarding Manager to lead end-to-end onboarding and implementation projects, improving service quality, reducing operational risk, and strengthening controls. You will translate requirements into clear plans and coordinate cross-functional delivery.

The role involves managing client accounts and mandates, collaborating with consultants, custodians, and the local team to ensure timely, compliant onboarding initiatives across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial products and trade flow from execution to settlement.
• Strong project management across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and document decisions.
• Risk awareness and controls-focused delivery.
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and ongoing lifecycle management for new and existing client accounts.
• Manage strategic implementation projects for new business opportunities and regulatory initiatives.
• Drive end-to-end initiatives with clear scope, milestones and ownership.
• Translate requirements into executable project plans, checklists, and runbooks.
• Maintain project documentation and status materials, updating stakeholders.
• Plan and lead stakeholder meetings; document actions and follow-ups.
• Provide status updates and perform root cause analysis for issues.
• Re-engineer operating models to improve scalability and controls.
• Identify risk gaps and support mitigation actions aligned to standards.
• Liaise with external parties to support successful delivery.
• Provide coordination support for the Manila-based team handling fund and account activities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Time management

Education

MBA

CPA

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Collaboration tools

Job description

Join a team that helps deliver a strong client experience through disciplined onboarding and implementation. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operating models, strengthen controls, and reduce risk. This role offers exposure to a wide range of partners and products while driving meaningful service outcomes. If you enjoy coordinating complex workstreams and turning requirements into scalable processes, this role is for you.

Job summary

As a Client Onboarding Manager in Asset Management Team, you lead end-to-end onboarding and implementation initiatives that improve service quality, reduce operational risk, and strengthen controls. You partner with stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into clear plans, coordinate delivery timelines, and provide transparent progress reporting.

Job responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and ongoing lifecycle management for new and existing client accounts and mandates, including key change events (e.g., mergers, liquidations, closures, transfers, and custody changes).
• Manage tactical and strategic implementation projects that support new business opportunities, operating model changes, market expansions, and regulatory-driven initiatives.
• Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of initiatives from initiation through implementation and post-implementation review, ensuring clear scope, milestones, and ownership.
• Translate business requirements into executable project plans, onboarding checklists, process flows, and runbooks.
• Maintain accurate project and event documentation, including onboarding checklists, account opening information, product specifications, and status materials.
• Plan, schedule, and lead regular stakeholder meetings; document actions and manage follow-ups to completion.
• Provide clear, consistent status updates to stakeholders and elevate issues in a timely manner, including root cause analysis and resolution planning.
• Partner with stakeholders to re-engineer and enhance operational and service models to improve scalability and strengthen controls.
• Proactively identify risk and control gaps and support mitigation actions aligned to agreed standards.
• Liaise with external parties as needed (e.g., consultants, custodians, transfer agents, record keepers, outsourced service providers, and transition managers) to support successful delivery.
• Provide oversight and coordination support for the local Manila-based team supporting fund and account activities.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Knowledge of financial products (e.g., equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, derivatives, and funds) and understanding of trade flow from execution through operational settlement.
• Demonstrated project management capability, including managing multiple initiatives concurrently end-to-end and working across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with partners across varying levels of seniority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate discussions, align expectations, and document decisions and actions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and ability to elevate appropriately to manage risk and delivery outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort using web-based collaboration tools.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Professional qualification (e.g., Certified Public Accountant) and/or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• 8 years of experience in the financial services industry, including Asset Management or relevant Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and relevant onboarding, implementation, or client service delivery roles.
• Experience leading teams through the adoption of AI-enabled analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to improve operational efficiency and accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, well-controlled execution through coaching, change adoption, and continuous improvement.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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.

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Lead client onboarding and implementation projects, strengthening controls, reducing risk, and improving service outcomes.