JOB DESCRIPTION
Join JPMorganChase as a Fund Services Associate I and become an integral part of our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your career by working closely with operations, financial controllers, and external partners. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring smooth fund servicing operations while contributing to process improvements. Embrace the chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration.
As a Fund Servicing Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our operational services related to fund accounting and administration. Your work will have a meaningful impact within our department, as you apply your broad knowledge of fund servicing principles and practices to perform diverse activities requiring analysis and judgement. With your advanced emotional intelligence, you will build trusting relationships with peers, managers, and stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment. Your continuous improvement mindset will drive you to propose and implement improvements to our current working methods, contributing to the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform.
Job responsibilities
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Prepare and/or perform detailed reviews of periodic financial statements and supporting schedules (monthly/quarterly/annual).
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Ensure outputs align with the applicable accounting framework (US GAAP and/or IFRS) and fund documentation/client reporting requirements.
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Produce disclosure support, roll-forwards, notes support, and tie-outs (investments, income, expenses, capital/share activity, realized/unrealized gain/loss).
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Own reporting close timelines, checklists, and cross-team dependencies (fund accounting, pricing/valuations, custody data, corporate actions).
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Investigate and resolve NAV/ledger vs. reporting differences; perform reconciliations, fluctuation analysis, and reasonableness checks.
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Maintain documentation of judgments, exceptions, and adjustments with a clear audit trail.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
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Strong working knowledge of financial statement preparation and disclosures under US GAAP and/or IFRS.
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Strong reconciliation and issue-resolution capability; able to operate independently end-to-end.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across time zones.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- CA / CPA / ACCA (or equivalent) preferred.
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Experience supporting global mutual fund clients and coordinating with onshore teams (US/EU) and audit firms.
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Familiarity with mutual fund reporting constructs (share classes/series, expense allocations, distributions, holdings reporting per client requirements).
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Advanced Excel; exposure to automation/reporting tools (Power BI, Alteryx, basic SQL/Python) is a plus.
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Experience with common fund admin/accounting platforms (tailor to your environment).
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Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.
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10 years of experience in fund administration/fund accounting/financial reporting for mutual funds (service provider experience strongly preferred).
JPMorganChase, 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.
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
