Asset Management - Product Manager - Global Transport Group - Vice President

Overview

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in asset and wealth management services. The Asset and Wealth Management line serves institutional, ultra-high net worth, high net worth and individual clients through its Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses. With client assets of $5.0 trillion and assets under management of $3.6 trillion, we are one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world. As of March 31, 2024, Asset and Wealth Management remains committed to putting clients'' interests first, guided by fiduciary responsibility in decision-making and strong strategic objectives.Role summary

J.P. Morgan Global Alternatives is the alternative investment arm of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. With $216 billion in assets under management and 330+ investment professionals, we offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, timber, liquid alternatives, and hedge funds.The Technology Leader is a critical executive role tasked with steering strategic direction, leading digital transformation, and overseeing data management across portfolio companies. This position ensures technology development aligns with fund-level objectives, optimizes operational efficiency through off-the-shelf solutions, and enhances decision-making through advanced analytics. The incumbent will foster collaboration between business and technology teams to drive innovation and business transformation.Job Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

Provide strategic direction and leadership in technology development for portfolio companies, ensuring alignment with fund-level goals and objectives.Oversee the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure technology solutions across fund entities.Prioritize leveraging off-the-shelf systems to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness, utilizing proven, commercially available solutions to reduce implementation time and development costs.Engage in bespoke development where necessary, ensuring custom solutions are kept to their minimum requirement and developed using agile methodologies.

Collaboration and Engagement

Engage with the JPM technology team as Product Owner to define internal software solutions, leveraging automated reporting from portfolio company systems and overseeing implementation.Collaborate with the GTG Technology Team to set targets and direction on product requirements, define sprints and timelines, conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and best practices, and assist with coding and development.Engage with portfolio companies to define data and technology vision and strategies, review systems implementation, and advise on cybersecurity processes and systems quality.

Digital Transformation and Project Management

Lead digital transformation initiatives, leveraging cloud technologies, microservices, and AI/ML frameworks to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.Manage and deliver complex technology projects on time and within budget, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Data Management and Analytics

Implement data governance models and advanced analytics solutions to enhance decision-making and business insights.Lead initiatives in big data augmentation and predictive analytics.Develop a group-wide data strategy and requirements for internal reporting within GTG Asset Management. Create a map of key metrics and asset management data, and devise a strategy for sourcing these data points from each portfolio company into a consolidated system. Develop a strategy for managing data quality and consistency within the group.

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as a bridge between senior stakeholders in the business and technology teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration to drive business change.Review and quality control code, data governance, and data quality systems across GTG and portfolio companies.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Extensive experience in technology leadership roles within the financial services industry.Proven track record of delivering digital transformation projects and innovative technology solutions.Deep domain expertise in asset management, private equity, and the shipping industry.Experience in delivering technology projects in the shipping industry, including data analytics platforms.Hands-on experience with a variety of technologies such as Microservices, .NET Core, Angular, React, Node, Java, Azure/AWS/Docker, ML/AI frameworks, NoSQL, blockchain, and semantic technologies.Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve complex technology and business issues.Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations and maintain collaborative relationships.MSc in Computer Science or related field; PhD preferred.Comfortable in a hands-on role, working independently and with a team, and capable of performing a mix of development, project management, business analysis, and product ownership work.J.P. Morgan Asset and Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their ..... full job details .....