JPMorgan Asset Management ("JPMAM") provides investment management products and services to institutional and individual investors worldwide. 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.  The firm was established in Asia around 50 years ago and has a strong reputation for product innovation and product expertise in the region. By offering consistently excellent investment management, a comprehensive range of products and the highest quality of client services, it is our aim to be the world’s most respected investment management company.

As an Associate in the Product Development team, your team forms part of JPMorgan investment management business.  You are responsible for the design, development and product life-cycle management of products in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Job responsibilities

Partner with internal stakeholders in ensuring a comprehensive suite of funds are made available to support wholesale and institutional businesses in Australia, Southeast Asia, and Singapore; driving and managing product development initiatives.  Focus on legal offering documentation drafting and regulatory developments across the region.  Be comfortable working across markets and time zones, liaising and facilitating documentation and product specification work across US, EMEA, and APAC, to ensure consistent and seamless execution of corporate actions and fund initiatives.  Adopt firm-wide “best practices” in facilitating product governance processes. The individual will also be heavily involved in the preparation, review and approval of any product initiatives at local, regional and global committees. Responsible for the drafting and reviewing of committee papers, agendas and facilitating ongoing follow ups. Operate as a subject matter expert on all available products including new launches, changes to existing products or newly introduced product features, to support local and regional distribution efforts. Keep abreast of local regulatory and industry developments and upcoming changes to global product ranges, consequently assessing the impact to the local fund range(s).  Support / Assist the regional Product Development team in identifying product gaps and opportunities, capitalizing on market and regulatory developments and trends and reviewing the commercial viability of the local product range(s).  Participate actively and contribute to the adoption of technology and digital solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Minimum 3 years of relevant product development, legal or middle office roles, specifically in the asset management industry,  Bachelor Degree in finance/law/economics. Sound or in-depth working knowledge of Luxembourg SICAV products and the regulatory environment within the Asia Pacific ex Japan region.  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex matters in a concise and meaningful way.  Strong project management and stakeholder management skills; comfortable with working across geography, time zones and functions to effectively lead or contribute in large workgroup settings. Comfortable with ambiguity and dynamically shifting priorities, timelines, and demands.  Experience of working in a fast paced, deadline driven environments.  Proven ability in drafting fund offering documents and navigating local regulations. 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience dealing with onshore and offshore funds and experience in multiple markets will be an advantage.  Professional qualifications such as CFA, CAIA. Fluent written and verbal Chinese or Korean will be an advantage to review documentation from clients in China and Korea.