Vice President - ETF Operations

Testing Site - JPMC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Boston seeks a Fund Service Vice President to lead fund servicing operations, overseeing accounting records, ETF administration, and client service. You will manage a diverse team, drive automation, and partner with technology, operations, and product teams to deliver high-quality service and strategic initiatives.

The role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder management, and ongoing process improvements to support ETF platforms and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• The candidate has 10+ years of fund accounting and ETF administration experience.
• Proven track record leading a diverse team and driving performance.
• Strong history implementing automation to improve operations.
• Extensive experience in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate accounting records and securities for funds, ensuring controls.
• Lead resolution of ETF issues where transactions breach system tolerances.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance ETF operating platform efficiency.
• Establish relationships with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clients.
• Implement strategic plans and manage projects to achieve objectives.
• Coach and mentor team members to support professional growth.
• Engage in discussions with Fund Sponsors regarding ETF launches and onboarding.

Skills

Fund accounting

ETF administration

Team management

Process automation

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Excel

VBA

Job description

Join JPMorganChase as a Fund Service Vice President and become a pivotal part of our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in fund servicing operations while driving impactful solutions and fostering career growth. As a leader in our organization, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working in a collaborative environment that values your skills and contributions.

As a Fund Servicing Vice President within JPMorganChase, you will be a key player in fund servicing operations, leveraging your deep knowledge of fund accounting and ETF administration to deliver exceptional service. You will manage a diverse team, interpret customer needs, and identify trends to generate innovative solutions, making impactful decisions on operations and financial management. Partnering with technology, operations, and product teams, you will oversee service delivery to clients, focusing on oversight, reporting, and issue resolution. You will communicate status updates and provide KPIs to senior management to ensure escalation and prioritization of client issues. Additionally, you will build and maintain a network of partners within the fund services organization to promote client focus and drive service quality, while engaging in strategic planning, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate accounting and securities records for each fund administered, ensuring all controls are adhered to for basket operations
• Lead the resolution of complex ETF issues where accounting or securities transactions breach the validation tolerances of our systems, leveraging your advanced knowledge in fund servicing.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, scale, and resilience of our ETF operating platform, applying your advanced proficiency in process automation.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and clients, using advanced emotional intelligence and proficient stakeholder management skills to drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Implement strategic plans and administer projects, programs, or systems to achieve short- to midterm objectives, leveraging proficiency in process automation and continuous improvement techniques.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of learning and growth, and leveraging your advanced listening and questioning skills to guide their professional development.
• Participate in discussions with Fund Sponsors looking to launch new ETF products and manage ETF onboardings and fund launches

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated expertise in fund accounting and ETF administration, with at least 10 years of experience focusing on maintaining accurate securities records, evidenced by successful management of related tasks and responsibilities.
• Proven ability to manage a diverse team, with a track record of fostering a positive work environment and driving team performance.
• Advanced proficiency in process automation, with a history of implementing automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Strong experience in strategic planning and stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and drive mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Exceptional leadership and staff development skills with prior team management

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced Excel skills, VBA, etc
• Strong knowledge of complex corporate actions and dividend income
• ETF cash component expertise