Asset Management - Private Equity Group - Associate Product Owner

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking an Associate Product Owner in New York, NY, to lead the execution of digital solutions for its Private Equity Group. In this role, you will support Portfolio Managers in client-facing tasks, streamline presentations, and automate tasks, while working closely with investment teams and operations.

The role requires a strong analytical background, excellent communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. You will participate in product design and development while driving transformation through Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in private equity, consulting, product management, or digital transformation.
• Experience with workflow mapping, requirements gathering, and agile delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Agile methods such as sprint planning and grooming.
• Develop high-fidelity prototypes and ensure compliance with user experience standards.
• Drive transformation of product development processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description

As an Associate Product Owner in JPMorgan Private Equity Group (PEG), you will lead execution of digital solutions and operating models that enhance PEG's investment, diligence, portfolio monitoring, and reporting processes. In addition, you will support Portfolio Managers (PMs) in client-facing roles by utilizing data to streamline client presentations and ad‑hoc requests as well as automate recurring tasks. This role partners closely with investment teams, operations, and technology to translate business needs into actionable product requirements and support delivery of high-impact initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Agile methods such as sprint planning, grooming, estimation and retrospective and co‑manage complex product backlogs
• Support the development, execution, and steady‑state maintenance of PEG's technology platform
• Support Digital Strategy engagements and Leadership updates
• Manage the day‑to‑day activities for core product design through leading product discoveries, establishing product discovery and design frameworks, defining the core product discovery process, and recruiting business users for conducting user interviews
• Develop high‑fidelity prototypes and perform technical and business viability of prototypes and ensure compliance with firm‑wide user experience standards for PEG technology products across geographies
• Automate recurring client deliverables such as monthly cash‑flow and quarterly valuation reconciliations
• Lead 'Design thinking' style engagements with internal product teams and Investment Management teams with creative discretion on day‑to‑day product design operations
• Support vendor management and business resource group activities – MSCI, Canoe
• Provide PMs access to enhanced analytics relating to portfolio construction, performance, and liquidity by incorporating data sourced both internally from PEG‑generated systems as well as from PEG's vendor network
• Lead junior product managers in carving out minimum viable product backlogs and roadmaps
• Drive transformation of our product development and design process into one that leverages human-centered interface (HCI) design and Agile and Scrum development methodologies with a focus on actively engaging business users in internal product development
• Lead design and execution of cloud-based technical architectures and full-stack hands‑on development of solutions
• Participate in the overall implementation and scaling of the digital cloud-based products
• Quality assurance of developed products
• Define KPIs, Northstar and change management to drive adoption of products
• Support any related product operations including vendors
• Understanding of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in private equity, consulting, product management, or digital transformation
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Experience with workflow mapping, requirements gathering, and agile delivery practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Master's degree in business (MBA) with specialization in Finance, Strategy and Change Management
• Familiarity with private equity deal processes, fund structures, and investor reporting
• Experience with enterprise data platforms, CRM systems, or deal management tools
• Exposure to AI/ML applications or document-intelligence technologies

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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