The Hong Kong Product Implementation team is tasked with the end-to-end solutioning, and implementation of complex and critical fund launches, life-cycle events, onboarding of new instruments, and new markets.
As a Product Implementation Manager - Vice President in Asset Management, 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. You will have a strong foundation in project management, process improvement, problem-solving, and executive communication. You must be adept at working both independently and within a team environment and be flexible enough to adapt to rapidly changing business needs.
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Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Manage issues effectively, ensuring timely resolution of key roadblocks and escalating where appropriate.
- Enhance 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.
- Lead New Business Initiative Approval (NBIA) initiatives and obtain required Committee signoffs to ensure new operating models can be effectively supported by the business in a controlled and scalable manner.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in business.
- 7+ years of working experience in financial services in analyzing and delivering against business strategies.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management, organization, and execution skills.
- Good knowledge of Fund Accounting, Investment Accounting and Transfer Agency.
- Intermediate understanding of vehicle types including funds, ETFs, and pension funds.
- 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:
- Preferably with experience in Asset Management.
- Prior experience in PMO, Client Service, Operations, or Business Management is a plus.
- Knowledge of complex instruments including derivatives and alternatives is a plus.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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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.