Highbridge - Middle Office Operations - Vice President

Job Description
J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the world's third-largest alternatives manager, with a 40-year history of delivering innovative alternative solutions across market cycles. Our alternative investment engines are managed by highly specialized independent teams, backed by the global reach, vast resources and robust governance of J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Our alternative strategies are designed to achieve specific client outcomes and built to deliver uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes. Customized alternative portfolios can be tailored to individual client needs. We offer strategies across the alternative investment spectrum, including real estate, private equity and credit, infrastructure, transportation, liquid alternatives and hedge funds.
Job Summary
As a Vice President within our Treasury and Operations group at Highbridge Capital Management, you will be a key member responsible for managing all aspects of Highbridge's trade management, treasury, corporate action, data management and operational controls and processes. You will work closely with our investment team and partner with other groups within Highbridge including fund controllers, risk management and technology. This role provides an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of complex investment products and work effectively within a high-performance, global team.
Job Responsibilities

• Execute Reconciliations - review and monitor daily cash and position reconciliations
• Data Management creation and maintenance of security set ups spanning all asset classes and engaging trading desk and risk management teams providing oversight to ensure data propagates downstream to all applications for reporting and investment screening
• Manage complex Corporate Actions - work hand-in-hand with traders, portfolio managers and research analysts to manage the execution of complex corporate actions (refinancings, exchanges, acquisitions, etc) among our portfolio companies, arranging third-party documentation required, communicating with our counterparties to ensure timely settlement and engage Controllers internally on p&l recognition of such events.
• Manage Proxy Voting and work with investment team to support the proxy process for all asset classes
• Support the daily Trade Capture and P&L validation process
• Support the Stock Loan process by liaison between counterparties and trading desk to secure stock borrows intraday as risk hedges and negotiate rates to minimize p&l drag
• Manage Credit Facility Management by ongoing monitoring of various counterparties, preparation of reporting and borrowing base oversight
• Liaise with prime brokers and counterparties to arrange settlement of executed trades
• Monitor Cash and Collateral Management including FX exposure

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 10+ years of total experience with a hedge fund, financial institution or administrator
• Buy side experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: will need to demonstrate a strong ability to communicate with internal team members and third parties including counterparties
• High intellectual aptitude; ability to develop a deep understanding of complex investment products
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to set, organize and meet priorities
• Ability to work effectively within a high-performance, global team.
• Highly motivated self-starter with an appetite for knowledge
• Entrepreneurial, energetic and dedicated personality.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Preferably experience within a multi-strategy or credit fund

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 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.