Alternatives Fund Services - HFS Data Analytics - Vice President - Bangalore

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

As a Vice President in the Asset Pricing & Reference Data operating unit supporting Hedge Fund Services Pricing, you will be responsible for timely receipt and processing of incoming pricing feeds, providing valuation to Fund Accounting, and offering Subject Matter Expert support to downstream teams and clients. You will engage consultatively with clients to address pricing challenges and perform portfolio price verification in line with Pricing Policy. Additionally, you will guide your team to achieve team member and team goals, ensuring regular feedback and connection.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure timely receipt and processing of incoming pricing feeds and receipt of prices from Fund Managers and Fund Administrators; provide valuation to Fund Accounting as per the client NAV calendar and offer Subject Matter Expert support to downstream teams and clients.

• Validate price movement at asset-relevant tolerance levels through exception-based methods; liaise with pricing vendors and brokers to resolve issues and minimize risk.

• Engage with clients in a consultative, value-added manner to accommodate any price challenges.

• Perform portfolio price independence or price verification confirmation in line with the Pricing Policy.

• Offer bespoke valuation services for unlisted exotic security types.

• Support the Hedge Fund client base with bespoke variations to the core Pricing Policy and assist with the independent review of Fund Manager-driven pricing.

• Guide individuals in the team to achieve their individual and team goals as a people manager, and be responsible for having regular connects with your directs to provide them with feedback.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (or equivalent industry experience).
• Minimum 8 years of securities pricing experience required, including exposure to debt, listed instruments and OTC derivatives 
• Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking, stock markets and derivatives valuations
• Experience working with pricing vendors/vendor applications and a solid working knowledge of the Bloomberg terminal 
• Demonstrate extensive experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Operational management experience including forecasting/strategic planning, in addition to metric and process flow analysis
• Experience working with pricing vendors/vendor applications; Solid working knowledge of the Bloomberg terminal

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail. Prior project or platform management experience would be preferable but not essential
• Excellent communication skills and prior experience of leading a team in multiple locations
• Experience of working within a global operational initiative would be preferable but not essential

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.