Are you looking for an unique opportunity to advance your in depth knowledge of asset management and contribute to a growing international business in a fast paced and innovative environment? This is the right role for you if you want to work in J.P. Morgan Asset Management where we offer the full spectrum of investment strategies - from equity, fixed income, cash management, currency and asset allocation to alternative asset classes such as private equity and hedge funds.
As a Business Analyst in the Asia Pacific Asset Management Product Implementation and Change Management team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end solutioning, and implementation of complex and critical fund launches, life-cycle events, onboarding of new instruments, and new markets. In this role, you will partner with key cross-functional stakeholders to lead the implementation of essential deliverables to support the launch of new funds, fund life-cycle events, new products, and new markets. Interaction with internal global partners (e.g., product teams, operations, client service) as well as external client service providers (e.g., custodians, fund accountants) is required. You will spearhead the implementation of fund lifecycle changes including liquidations, transitions, restructures, and investment strategy changes impacting the existing funds or operating model.
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in project management, process improvement, problem-solving, and executive communication. While we do not expect you to have expertise in all these areas from the start, we are looking for someone who is keenly interested in developing these skills and committed to growing within this role.
Job responsibilities:
- Assist more senior project managers with more complex fund events such as New Instrument Assessments, restructures and new product types across Asia Pacific
- Lead less complex fund events, for example, share class launches
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product teams, Operations, Product Development, Global Trade Agreements Group, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Controls to design and implement investment solutions for new business opportunities and complex change events impacting existing operating models
- Execute established project plans, on-boarding checklists, and account setup requirements to ensure timely execution of key deliverables
- Help manage issues effectively, ensuring timely resolution of key roadblocks and escalating where appropriate
- Contribute to enhancing and re-engineer existing operational and service models to improve scalability, enhance operational controls, and mitigate business risk
- Liaise with external parties, as appropriate, for successful delivery of the initiative. Key contact points may include custodians, transfer agents, and fund accountants
- Communicate effectively and timely with stakeholders and senior management to keep them informed of initiative status and key developments
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related disciplines
- At least 1 year of working experience in a relevant Business Analyst or project related role
- Strong project management, organization, and execution skills
- Intermediate understanding of vehicle types including funds, Exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and pension fund
- Exceptional critical thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
- Proven ability to deliver results through organizational partnership with cross-functional teams
- Team player with a good learning attitude, highly committed, self-motivated, and able to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Prior experience in Asset Management firms will be preferred
- Prior experience in Project Management Office, Client Service, Operations, or Business Management will be an advantage
- Knowledge of complex instruments including derivatives and alternatives is a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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ABOUT THE TEAM
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.