Fund Servicing

Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) Summary:

J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) is a premier securities servicing provider that helps institutional investors, alternative asset managers, broker dealers and equity issuers optimize efficiency, mitigate risk and enhance revenue. A division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, WSS leverages the firm’s global scale, leading technology and deep industry expertise to service investments around the world. It has $16.1 trillion in assets under custody and $7.3 trillion in funds under administration. For more information, go to www.jpmorgan.com/wss.

Department Summary:

Market-leading post-trade compliance reporting services for portfolio risk management. J.P. Morgan's market-leading Compliance Reporting Services enables asset managers, fund sponsors and trustees to efficiently detect and manage violations of client-specified investment rules, facilitating risk reduction and demonstrating industry best practices. With more than 200 clients and 6,000 portfolios-including more than 2,000 mutual funds-the firm services a large number of sophisticated investors globally, representing approximately $2 trillion in assets. Our diverse client list includes corporate and public pensions, investment managers, endowments and foundations, corporate cash, insurers and central banks.

Key Accountabilities/Major Responsibilities:

• Reviews rules setup by other analysts & acts as a control point toward achieving that the rule is working as per client requirement. 
• Ensure the setup of rules are in line with regulatory requirements including the 1940 Act, UCITS & AIFMD
• Able to interpret regulatory changes if any and accordingly provide functional input to make necessary changes to any existing rules. 
• Act as a change agent and provide technical expertise to key projects/initiatives in the compliance reporting function. 
• Is able to appreciate specific client nuances successfully and provide an appropriate & optimal solution to meet objectives. 
• Maintaining existing fund "rules" within the system and tailoring available solutions to the changing needs of the client in a timely manner.
• Scope client requirements against that of the system and perform maintenance to the client's account.
• Investigate investment guideline breaches with the investment manager to assist the client in the breach resolution process.
• Constantly improving the quality of work to the client in terms of better recommendations and providing industry best standard for breach analysis.
• Providing solutions to reduce the number of false exceptions/violations.
• Standard Client & regulatory reporting

Skills:

• 3 years or more in Banking / Financial services industry or with accounting firm.
• Good understanding of security types and their accounting treatment
• Awareness of stock market practices & data vendor systems (e.g. Bloomberg)
• Logical, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, technical person would be ideally suited. 
• Knowledge of the processes of a fund’s Custodian Bank and Investment Manager
• Analytical with good problem-solving skills
• Committed approach with the ability to communicate effectively within a small team
• Flexibility - support department projects and work overtime during peak production periods 
• Experience in process improvement, Communicates clear messages and compelling messages and priorities to guide and motivate others

Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Graduate/Post Graduate 
• Knowledge of financial instruments and their accounting treatment is a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment 
• Client focused 
• Uses initiative & readily questions 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Control orientated 
• Proficiency with computers   
• Exhibits a 'can do' attitude 
• Good written & spoken English communication skills
• Ability to partner effectively with peers, colleagues and clients
• Time management and organizational skills
• Degree in related technical area (such as Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Sciences or Business) advantageous but not essential.
• Qualification involving financial instruments beneficial.

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.