Asset Management – Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager – Executive Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an Executive Director and Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager within J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management (JPMAAM) on the Institutional Hedge Fund Solutions (IHFS) team, you will serve as a senior client advisor and portfolio lead for discretionary and advisory hedge fund mandates for J.P. Morgan Private Bank clients across EMEA and Asia. Partnering closely with the Private Bank and the broader JPMAAM platform, you will be responsible for originating business opportunities and implementing and managing hedge fund portfolios for clients and servicing these clients over time.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive asset growth in customized hedge fund portfolios; build pipeline, showcase our capabilities, and win new mandates through direct engagement with clients and prospects, partnering with Private Bank advisors.
• Implement, manage and oversee a client book of hedge fund portfolios.
• Develop and run client proposals end-to-end, tailoring portfolio solutions to client investment objectives.
• Lead client portfolio reviews; present performance drivers, attribution, risks and provide clear recommendations.
• Execute portfolio rebalances and re-positionings within portfolio constraints and objectives; be ready to present and explain individual portfolio characteristics during regular risk and IC reviews. 
• Respond promptly to client requests with actionable insight, commentary, and bespoke analyses.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting, presentations and client materials.
• Partner closely with the broader JPMAAM platform, portfolio managers, research analysts, due diligence, and risk, to integrate top‑down and bottom‑up insights and convictions into the client experience and within portfolios.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Extensive experience within the hedge funds allocation space (research analyst, portfolio manager, IR).
• Deep knowledge of hedge fund strategies and ability to explain these and bring them to life with internal partners and clients. 
• Ability to grasp complex concepts and explain them to others.
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to success.
• Commercial mindset and client relationship management experience. Ability to originate opportunities, shape proposals, and drive business opportunities in partnership with Private Bank advisors.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with portfolio analytics tools.
• Operating excellence: accuracy, timeliness, documentation rigor, controls, and adherence to regulatory and firm policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong relationships and a team player
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Language: Fluency in English; business level Mandarin. Additional EMEA /Asia languages are a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and/or CFA/CAIA preferred. 
• Location and mobility: Geneva-based with willingness to travel; openness to relocation to Asia within a few years.

About Us

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 employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & 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 goals.​

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.