Alternative Fund Services - Product Development - Associate - Bangalore

Job Description
Join the rapidly expanding Alternative Fund Services (AFS) division managing over $1.2 trillion in assets. In this role, you'll optimize technology, promote operational efficiencies, and support the integration of a new strategic platform for private assets. Your private equity fund administration expertise will be key in product guidance and team collaboration. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills across fund services, middle office, and data solutions, with strategic thinking on FinTech, Big Data, AI/ML. As part of the AFS Product Development team, you'll engage in vendor governance and technology migrations.
As an Associate in Alternative Fund Services - Product Development within the Corporate & Investment Bank, you will be responsible for process re-engineering, technology optimization, platform deployment, and promoting operational efficiencies in a controlled manner through effective use of our technology stack. You will support the implementation of a new strategic platform integrating public and private assets, with a primary focus on the private side. This role offers an opportunity to further develop expertise across fund services, middle office, and data solutions.
Job Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and managing a best-in-class automated technology platform to administer closed-ended funds and private equity investors.
• Execute global product development initiatives ranging from automation, standardization, and innovation.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and write detailed business requirement documents to drive project execution and delivery.
• Build strong partnerships and run project working group meetings with operations, technology, and other product areas to understand business flows and track project delivery.
• Produce and present scorecards to escalate challenges and brief project stakeholders on major decisions and status updates.
• Liaise with third-party technology providers to ensure optimal use of technology.
• Support Sales and Client Service for client pitches and client initiatives.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 6 years' experience in the financial services industry with prior experience in alternative funds (hedge, hybrid, and private equity).
• Energetic self-starter with the ability to navigate the firm proactively, collaborate, and effectively partner with different teams and individuals.
• Proficiency in technology like - MSCI-Burgiss, Geneva, Investran,
• Knowledge of the full life cycle of private equity assets, including data characteristics and cash flows (capital calls and distributions).
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, providing client-focused solutions or enhancing existing products and/or processes.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to delve into data and identify trends to derive insights and operational efficiencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, with an understanding of the appropriate level of detail for different stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 3 years of experience in project management, private equity, and/or securities services is good to have.
• Self-starter with the ability to navigate the firm proactively, collaborate, and effectively partner with different teams and individuals.
• Strong program management skills must be organized and able to develop a project plan and break it down into achievable deliverables.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneNote, and Project skills.

About Us
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.
About the Team
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.