Job Description
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management is a global leader in investment and wealth management, serving institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and retail investors worldwide.
As an Alternatives Fund Controller Analyst, you will support the firm’s goals by managing fund onboarding, preparing budgets, and overseeing financial operations. You will review fund net asset value packages, financial statements, investor allocations, and handle capital calls, distributions, and performance reports. Working with fund administrators and auditors, you will ensure accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and smooth financial processes, while contributing to special projects and strategic initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise to ensure smooth team operations.
- Manage the onboarding process, including reviewing fund materials, opening bank accounts, setting up with fund administrators, and preparing budgets.
- Review and approve fund NAV packages, financials, investor allocations, cash management, and financial statements.
- Oversee preparation and approval of capital calls and distributions.
- Review quarterly performance reports for private equity fund of funds.
- Process subscriptions and redemptions for hedge funds and multi-asset funds.
- Collaborate with the Alternatives Fund Controller team and third-party fund administrators on deliverables, accounting issues, reporting, and valuation.
- Prepare and review regulatory filings and data for reporting.
- Monitor third-party service providers and prepare board meeting materials.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Fund Controllers team.
- Interact with fund administrators, auditors, depositaries, and tax preparers to ensure smooth financial operations.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years in fund accounting for Private Equity and/or Hedge Funds.
- Partnership accounting experience required.
- Strong understanding of private equity and hedge fund mechanics.
- Experience in preparation and/or review.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Lead by example and think creatively to solve complex issues.
- Strong skills in problem-solving, detail orientation, and negotiation.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Certification: CPA/CA preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a successful track record in senior management presentations.
- Strong team-building skills, ability to set priorities, delegate, and manage team resources.
- Exceptional skills in building consensus and influencing across groups with differing perspectives.
