Hedge Fund Accounting Associate

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our Hedge Fund Services Business & partner with the Business to provide a best in class service to our Clients.

Job Summary:

As an Associate within our Fund Accounting team you will be primarily responsible for overseeing the NAV production process and ensuring accurate and timely calculation of the NAV in line with procedures. You will be a primary point of contact for ensuring all issues are resolved in a satisfactory manner and will work closely with the wider AIS line of business (Investor Relations Compliance Internal Audit Private Equity and Real Estate) in addition to 2nd line of defense partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure accountability for the timely accurate calculation of the NAV.
• Investigate & validate NAV movement.
• Assist the team to ensure production and review of the daily/weekly/ad hoc/monthly NAV production.
• Adhere to and ensure adherence to a defined control environment.
• Identify risks and implement remediation measures.
• Contribute to ownership and responsibility of the end to end NAV Operating model.
• Manage resource planning of the team while partnering with wider teams.
• Assist in Client Due Diligence visits along with Internal and External audit reviews.
• Be a key driver and unwavering advocate to deliver best in class services internally and externally
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders clients third parties as well as with other business groups across JPMorgan
• Strive to modify / iterate processes and flows to continually improve accuracy reduce redundancy and mitigate risk

Required qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Experience in a Fund Accounting Team at this level
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of the treatment of complex financial instruments in the NAV and NAV drivers.
• Strong Client management skills and ability to build key relationships.
• Team player professional and proactive approach to work positive attitude with an ability to communicate across multiple sites
• Very strong communication skills both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills with a drive for impeccable quality
• Ability to work with a high level of precision in a fast paced deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently with strong follow through

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:

• Bachelors degree required (business discipline preferred)
• Significant experience in the Financial Services industry preferably with prior experience in alternative funds