Asset Management - Hedge Fund/Private Credit Operational Due Diligence - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive analyst for its Operational Due Diligence team. This role focuses on hedge fund and private credit investments, enhancing due diligence processes, and collaborating with investment teams. The successful candidate will develop independent views on operational issues and sustainability practices, ensuring that ODD practices remain cutting edge. If you're passionate about operational risk assessment and client relations, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Financial coaching

Backup childcare

On-site health and wellness centers

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in ODD roles.
• Ability to assess operational risks and ESG factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site manager visits to evaluate operational risks.
• Prepare written analysis for internal use and present findings.

Skills

Operational Due Diligence

Client Relations

Risk Management

ESG Factors Assessment

Financial Operations

Education

Undergraduate Degree

MBA, CPA, JD, or CFA

Job description

J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a leading global alternatives manager, is seeking a proactive analyst to join our Operational Due Diligence team. The role focuses on hedge fund and private credit investments for the Alternatives Solutions Group. The successful candidate will be involved in initial and ongoing manager due diligence, enhancing our ODD process, and collaborating with the investment and risk management teams. The role also involves developing independent views on operational issues and sustainability practices of underlying managers. The candidate will participate in projects to ensure our ODD practices remain at the forefront of the industry.

**Job Summary**

As a Vice President in the Asset Management - Hedge Fund/Private Credit Operational Due Diligence team, you will be a 'hands-on' analyst complementing our existing Operational Due Diligence team. Your primary focus will be on initial and ongoing manager due diligence, but we also expect contributions to the strengthening of our ODD process, skills, and knowledge. You will work collaboratively with the investment and risk management teams at JPMAAM, while developing independent views on underlying managers regarding operational issues and sustainability practices. You will also take part in selected projects aimed at ensuring our ODD practices and knowledge remain cutting edge and are communicated to our clients as such.

**Job Responsibilities**

+ Performing and leading on-site manager visits to evaluate hedge funds' and private credit operational risks including but not limited to infrastructure, 3 rd party service providers and administrators, financial operations, legal & compliance, staffing, financing/counterparty arrangements and information technology/cybersecurity

+ Helping drive the firm's perspective on hedge fund and private credit operational risk issues and the effect of these on the underlying managers and portfolios

+ Working closely with the Research, Marketing, Risk and other internal JPMAAM groups.

+ Representing the JP Morgan to existing and prospective clients as well as other outside audiences

+ Preparing written analysis/research for internal use

+ Presenting such research at internal Investment Committee meetings and educational sessions

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**

+ 7+ years industry experience with 3+ years' experience in an ODD role at a hedge fund/private credit investment or advisory organization

+ Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

+ Ability to apply knowledge/experience to a wide variety of alternative investment managers and operating environments to assess operational risks and relevant ESG factors and to identify potential concerns

+ Knowledge of the global capital markets and factors driving those markets

+ Demonstrated aptitude for and experience in external client relations, including communicating with sophisticated investors both one-on-one and in large group settings.

+ A thought leader and a "partner" at heart, natural focus is on adding value and not "checking boxes"

+ Confidence and poise to interview hedge fund/private credit managers (typically senior level non-investment staff - COO, CFO, Head of Ops, CCO) and develop and maintain strong relationships inside and outside the firm, including service providers, Prime Broker consulting teams and members of industry peer groups

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills**

+ Prior experience in hedge fund/private credit administration, operations, accounting, bank hedge fund credit, or audit is desired

+ Concentration in Accounting/Finance preferred

+ MBA, CPA, JD and/or CFA a plus

+ Prior people management experience a plus

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

**Base Pay/Salary**

New York,NY $118,800.00 - $285,000.00 / year