J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. J.P. Morgan delivers an end-to-end solution for clients seeking exceptional financial and regulatory reporting services. We embrace a culture of continuous learning, and we are passionate about using technology and process improvements that enable our world class team to achieve great results for clients. 

As a Financial Reporting Associate within the Fund Services team, you will be responsible for building effective relationships with internal team members and the client, as well as for participation in the organization and development of a team. You will be responsible for identifying complex fund issues and managing the delivery of services to clients, including meeting all regulatory deadlines.

Job responsibilities

• Review and deliver client-specific and regulatory reporting, such as draft financial statements and filings, and actively participate in internal and external audits
• Build effective working relationship with client, act as liaison between client and external vendors, and consistently demonstrate best-in-class client service; manage, escalate, and remediate issues
• Manage tasks and assignments to meet client Service Level Agreement, Key Performance Indicators, and other deadlines escalating any concerns to direct manager
• Provide guidance and training to team on changes to regulatory requirements, recommend adjustments and improvements to departmental / team procedures and applicable system enhancements; represent Financial Reporting on ad hoc and cross-product project teams
• Monitor team inbox and identify appropriate responsible party; act as primary contact and respond to client inquiries
• Develop and implement internal project plans for fund events and production calendars for financial reporting cycles
• Provide guidance regarding treatment and disclosure of complex financial instruments and transactions

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to work independently as well as productively within a team structure; ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with attention to detail
• Advanced analytical, prioritization, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills; leadership and staff development skills
• Problem solving / issue resolution skills with an understanding of operational controls and risk; knowledge of business processes, procedures, and systems including downstream impacts
• Exposure to derivatives accounting and reporting
• Proficient using Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8 plus years of Financial Reporting, Fund Administration, Accounting and/or Custody experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting or Finance preferred) or equivalent experience