Alternative Investments CFO Team - Vice President

 

As a Vice President in the Alternative Investments CFO Team you will be relied on to own the financials of a diverse set of products and strategies, working regularly with the CIOs and their team members to inform, guide and communicate their successes and challenges. In this high-profile position, you'll leverage your exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to implement strategic initiatives, mitigate business risks, and enhance financial performance. This role will require you to be highly collaborative, fast-thinking, creative, critical and solution oriented. You'll need to be able to toggle between strategic planning and practical solutions, between high-level concepts and detailed-driven analysis.

This person will report directly to the Head of Finance for AWM Alternatives and be asked to operate independently as a representative of finance while keeping the team included and aware. Daily interactions will include partnership, apprenticeship and mentorship all with the goal of driving the success of the business, the finance team and it's individual members.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Implement new business strategy, strategic initiatives or platforms, including aligning department and support groups (Finance, Tech, Ops, Legal, Compliance)
• Optimize 'bottom line' business performance by driving key initiatives (fees, cost base, RWA and capital utilization)
• Identify, escalate and mitigate business risks that could impair our ability to do business: e.g. legal, tax, regulatory, capacity issues, extraordinary transaction costs
• Analyze financial performance, including expenses; identify productivity initiatives and drive implementation
• Partner with the business, Operations and Technology in the definition of future workflows and implementation of related technology and infrastructure projects to prepare the business to meet the requirements of an ever evolving market structure
• Partner with the relevant external service/ infrastructure providers
• Represent in respective internal/external working groups

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• Previous product knowledge and/or prior Business Management or COO experience
• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent time management/prioritization skills
• Present well to senior and global business heads
• Able to forge strong internal relationships across a broad range of functions
• Self-motivated, tenacious and able to work with high degree of independence
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, energetic and dynamic in style 
• Able to both define and deliver to conclusion a strategic agenda across multiple groups
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail with logical thought process

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 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 empl