International Funds Management – Product Development and Management – VP/ED recruitment

J.P. Morgan Private Bank is a global wealth management leader that delivers the highest quality advice, service, and capabilities to ultra high net worth individuals and families in 36 countries around the world. The largest private bank in the U.S. and the third-largest worldwide in terms of total client assets, J.P. Morgan Private Bank enjoys relationships with 40% o the individuals on the Forbes Billionaires list.
Investment management products and services is a core offering within J.P. Morgan Private Banking.
It offers the full spectrum of investment strategies - from equity, cash management, fixed income, currency and asset allocation to alternative asset classes such as private equity, real estate and hedge funds. These strategies are delivered to clients in a variety of structures, including fund and fund wrappers.
The Private Bank Global Funds platform is a multi-fund platform that provides pooled investment solutions to Private Banking clients around the globe.
This platform comprises 540 funds with approximately $45 billion in assets under management.
The Global Funds Management team is responsible for the product development, product management and delivery of J.P. Morgan proprietary and third party fund solutions for clients of J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
The existing coverage of the team includes various tailored alternative, hybrid and long-only fund solutions.
Within the Global Funds Management team, the International Funds Management team, based in London, specializes in funds for international clients of the Private Bank, primarily in EMEA, LatAM and Asia.

Main responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Head of International Funds Management, this is a senior role that is being created in response to greater demand for tailored fund solutions for clients of the Private Bank, including UCITS vehicles as well as complex products across a broad range of structures and increasingly important "alternative" asset classes.

This role will focus on alternative, hybrid and long-only fund solutions tailored for international clients of the Private Bank, including bespoke as well broadly distributed funds.

Key activities of the role include:Working with the International Funds structuring team to scope product ideas which include both new product ideas and enhancements/changes to existing fundsManage overall development cycle of new product launches, including the delivery across all functions within the business and with third party administratorsManage delivery of changes to existing fund ranges across all functions within the business and with third party administratorsManage the delivery of new business initiatives and assess impact on existing business model and product rangeAssess impact of new product launches on existing business and operating model and recommend and implement any changes requiredEvaluate fund developments including industry, regulatory, tax business and competitive changes in relevant markets to assess the impact on the existing business model and product rangeLead and implement the delivery of any significant industry, business or regulatory changes across the fund business, working across all functions of the Private BankContribute to defining a vision for the European and Asian product range and drive the business towards it
This position is based in London, is open-ended and offers excellent future mobility opportunities into other areas of our business.
The position will require significant time commitment when necessary and there is a high level of senior management exposure.
As with all team members, it is critical that this role be able to forge strong working relationships with other groups across J.P. Morgan.

Qualifications
Essential experienceBachelor's degree from an accredited, high quality institution is requiredExtensive experience in the asset management industry with particular expertise in the development and delivery of regulated UCITS investment management products, local structures in European and Asian markets and alternative investment structuresCredibility and proven ability to engage with portfolio managers, asset class specialists, and regional business heads to discuss implications of new product launchesExpert understanding of the product development lifecycle and proven track record of managing and delivering new products and product changes within a large, highly complex, cross-functional environmentSignificant project and change management experience with a proven track record of delivering complex product and/or new business initiatives across a range of functions and regionsStrong recommendations available upon requestEssential skillsHave entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think on their feet and be able to apply critical thinking and logical/structured framework to situations such as business case development and issue resolution.Fluent in project management disciplines and an ability to instill structure, process, accountability, delivery- and client-focusExcellent strategic influencing and interpersonal skills, comfort in working with people at all levels across all functionsExcellent English language written and verbal communication and an ability to articulate complex ideas, concepts, and solutions at a level appropriate and intelligible to the recipientThinking competencies - strategic, conceptual, analyticalAbility to develop effective partnerships with key business partners, including Funds structuring, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Risk and various operations groups globallyAbility to manage complexity, multi task, juggle multiple projects and deliver solutions to a tight deadlineBe a team player who is easy to work with, shows commitment and dedication, and can maintain both a positive attitude and high level of performance on high demand/time-sensitive initiatives.
Essential knowledgeTechnical capability in the UCITS and non-UCITS environment, including related regulatory, accounting, and tax matters and the implications for product design.A good understanding of the International asset management competitor landscape, product range strengths and weaknesses by competitorA broad understanding of securities and instruments, portfolio management techniques, investment processes, and investment management products
JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer