Associate - Alternative Fund Services Product Development

Alternative Fund Services - PFS Product Development - Associate - Hyderbad

Description

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.

You will become part of a team of skilled waterfall developers, that look after the implementation and execution of waterfall solutions for AFS clients. You should possess strong communication skills and will be required to engage with clients, vendors, and internal teams to build out waterfall models for new onboardings, maintain existing waterfall models, scope out requirements, and participate in the development of the waterfall function and platform. As part of the wider Product Development function, there will be opportunities to contribute to the development and optimization of the broader AFS technology platform.

Job responsibilities:

• Implement bespoke waterfall solutions for our AFS Clients, working closely with client services and fund accounting teams.
• Onboard new Alternative funds onto Cascade (waterfall system) and maintain existing models.
• Analyse LPAs and Side-Letters to derive calculation methodology of distributions and carried interests, and select the most appropriate model.
• Contribute to the improvement of the strategic waterfall platform, focusing on efficiency, processes, and controls, with quality control procedures to ensure solutions are defect free.
• Collaborate with the data teams to ensure data hygiene in Investran for funds to be compatible with respective waterfall solutions.
• Work with fund accounting teams during fund on-boarding to devise accounting strategies compatible with respective waterfall solutions.
• Provide continued post on-boarding support to ensure smooth functioning of waterfall solutions.
• Work with the reporting team to devise appropriate reporting solutions.
• Participate in development of the broader AFS technology platform.

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities : 

• Strong Leadership, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interact at all levels (both internal and client)
• Self-starter with a proven track record in Alternative fund administration 
• Deep techno-functional expertise of FIS Investran and Deloitte Cascade.
• Experience in supporting Alternative fund administration.
• Expert knowledge of PE/AFS waterfall calculations, including the ability to analyze LPAs.
• Strong organisational skills to clearly gather and document requirements with fund accountant and client services. 
• Competency to convert the requirements into appropriate technical solutions.
• Proven financial and analytical skillset.
• Robust organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage many tasks at once in a structured manner 
• An ability to work in teams distributed across the globe and travel to onshore offices 

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities : 

• Crystal, SSRS, Tableau, SQL and/or VBA skills would be an advantage. 

 

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level