Asset Management -Investment Specialist, Private Markets - Managing Director

Job Description J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a leading global alternatives manager with over 40 years of experience, oversees $500B in assets, including $140B in private markets and our specialized teams provide unique portfolio solutions across real estate, private equity, alternative credit, and more, to global institutions and team members, with significant growth opportunities in the U.S. market.

Job Summary Our team puts clients first; therefore, we are looking for candidates who share our enthusiasm for delivering a first-class client experience through an engaging and proactive client relationship approach. We are seeking a team-oriented, self-starter who displays initiative and a positive attitude, a high level of integrity, drive and the motivation to develop market opportunities. As the U.S. Private Markets Investment Specialist, you will actively engage in maintaining and developing relationships between the global investment desks and the U.S. institutional distribution teams. You will partner with direct investment team investment specialists as well as represent the collective private markets platform investment strategy on business related matters, including, but not limited to marketing, deep client engagement, product development and sales/retention strategy.

As a Managing Director, Private Market Investment Specialist within J.P. Morgan Asset Management, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and developing relationships between the global investment desks and the U.S. institutional distribution teams. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams, understand client investment goals, and provide thought leadership. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills and experience in raising capital for private market investment strategies will be highly valued.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain our collective private markets book of business with our U.S. institutional and consultant client base (including corporate pension funds, state and government sponsored investment funds, insurance companies, endowments and foundations, as well as other investors).
• Collaborate with the U.S. institutional distribution team and investment specialists to initiate relationships with new clients and expand mandates with existing ones. Secure additional commitments for current mandates, maintain existing relationships, and pursue new business opportunities aligned with our platform and model. Identify prospective investment organizations for our products and services and establish connections with their senior investment professionals.
• Facilitate the annual strategic plan and quarterly reviews while maintaining regular contact with key clients, including field consultants. Deliver clear and concise platform overviews, providing insightful interpretations of near-term economic and relevant external events that may impact client portfolios. Identify opportunities where our global private markets investments can be effectively integrated into client allocations.
• Understand client investment goals and objectives and provide thought leadership and targeted marketing strategies in partnership with Global Alternatives Business Development and Marketing teams and Product Strategy and Development.
• Understand competitor landscape and provide insights and drive messaging on how to position our strategies vs. the competition.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with the Client and Consultant Advisor teams, investment teams, research, portfolio managers, investor relations, product development, marketing and other key stakeholders across the firm.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of experience successfully raising capital for private market investment strategies or equivalent deep investment specialist experience within a single strategy.
• Network of relationships with U.S. institutional investors as well as U.S. based consultants.
• Ability to deliver concise, persuasive and technically sound new business presentations and investment reviews including market outlook, fund/portfolio and underlying investments.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and intellectual curiosity in the subject matter
• Strong understanding of regional economic forecasts and the ability to interpret them relative to the performance of all products being represented on the platform.
• Ability to incorporate current economic forecast information from internal and external sources into asset class and fund positioning communications and working knowledge of portfolio construction and strategic asset allocation.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Series 3, 7 and 63 certifications (or willingness to achieve)
• MBA/CFA preferred

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.