Chief Investment Office - Retirement Plans Investments - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Vice President to join our Retirement Plan Investment Group within the Chief Investment Office.  

As a Vice President within the Retirement Plan Investment Group, you will report directly to the Portfolio Manager of  Equity Investments, assisting in the management and oversight of the equity investment strategies within the Firm’s Retirement and 401K Plans. You will be expected to possess strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, a solid understanding of capital markets and complex investment strategies, along with a demonstrated ability and to formulate market views, screening and analyzing investment strategies, and overall portfolio construction. 

Job responsibilities:

• Assist with the research and due diligence of potential public equity investment managers, including screening, selection and ongoing monitoring related to both existing and prospective investment manager strategies 
• Proactively identify, source, research and evaluate new investment strategies for possible inclusion in the portfolio, and assist in the end-to-end investment process, including developing an investment thesis and associated guidelines for new investments 
• Assist in the regular monitoring of portfolio investments, including investment performance, assessing management teams, and conducting regular portfolio reviews with investment managers
• Prepare investment reports and presentations (both standard and ad hoc) for internal stakeholders, including the investment committee and senior management 
• Identify and mitigate investment risks through thorough analysis and scenario modeling 
• Develop and effectively communicate market related views 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in conducting due diligence on public equity oriented separate accounts, mutual fund or commingled fund strategies for institutional pension and 401k plans
• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics is required
• Proficient in the use of portfolio attribution and risk analytics systems (e.g., Factset, BARRA, Axioma, Bloomberg); proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, MS Teams
• Strong problem solving and project management skills with a well-proven track record of performing complex assignments under tight deadlines while maintaining superior quality of work product 
• Ability to effectively collaborate and establish strong, working relationships (at all levels) – both internal and external 
• Demonstrate excellent analytical (quantitative and qualitative), written, and oral presentation skills; ability to develop and present data to the direct manager, team members, and at Quarterly Committee meetings as needed 
• Intellectual curiosity; strong understanding of Global Capital Markets 
• Oriented to continuous risk management and process/productivity improvement 
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and within a team environment
• Must be results oriented, with an attention to detail, and a best practices mind-set

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities:

• MBA or CFA designation is preferred 
• Working knowledge of Python & Matlab is a plus  
• Familiarity with ERISA is a plus
   

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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