• Job Description

  Req#: 210387391

  The Alternative Investments Support Specialist supports JPMorgan’s Private Bank Investor community by globally servicing the Private Bank’s suite of alternative investments (private equity funds, hedge funds, and real estate funds). Alternative Investments Support Specialists liaise directly with both our internal Structuring, Investor Relations, Client Service, and Due Diligence teams as well as a wide variety of external hedge/private equity funds and their administrators.

  The Private Bank’s alternative investment business continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the Private Bank today. Over 500 employees are dedicated worldwide to support this rapidly expanding product. In the Americas, alternative investments assets-under-management are over $60 billion. Hedge fund subscription flows consistently breach the $1 billion/month mark, and private equity deals have garnered several billion dollars in new commitments over the past couple years.

  The candidate will be required to support all aspects of JPMorgan’s alternative investment business, including but not limited to hedge funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds. As the candidate develops and refines their skill set, they will be called upon to field questions and provide solutions for our internal Investors. This position offers an excellent learning opportunity. Candidates are encouraged to immerse themselves in the alternatives world and attend alternative investment training programs, senior leader meetings, and conferences in order to grow an extensive knowledge base for this rapidly growing product segment.

  Job responsibilities

  • Become a specialist in all aspects of a designated set of alternative investments.
  • Provide support to the Investor community for JPMorgan’s alternative investment products.
  • Manage relationships with hedge/private equity funds and fund administrators.
  • Instruct subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers to hedge fund administrators.
  • Support capital calls and capital distributions for private equity funds.
  • Process alternative investment transaction bookings.
  • Assist with the pricing and reconciliation of hedge/private equity fund positions.
  • Produce ad-hoc reporting for senior management.

  Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • Undergraduate degree.
  • Understanding of sophisticated financial products.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Ability to work in an exhilarating, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong business communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented work ethic.
  • A team player with the ability to succeed in a dynamic “trading desk” environment.

  Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 1-3 years experience with alternative investments and/or alternative investments operations.
  • Series 99 or Series 7 certification.

• About the company

  J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years. Our business has been built upon our core principle of putting our clients'​ interests first.

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