Securities Services - Client Service Manager - Associate

JPMorgan Chase
Amsterdam +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level professionals in securities services who can manage client relationships and drive process improvements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-4 years in financial services and a foundation in custody and fund accounting
    — “3-4 years of relevant financial services experience, with a foundation knowledge of Securities Services products i.e. custody, fund accounting & administration”
  • Professionals who are fluent in Swedish and English and can simplify complex topics for clients
    — “Fluency in Swedish & English language is preferable”
  • Individuals who can independently manage client portfolios and organize service reviews
    — “Support Client Service managers with existing client activity and manage small portfolio of clients independently”

Things to consider

  • The role requires consistent in-office presence for five days a week
    — “The role will be office-based five days a week.”
  • Travel is expected throughout the year for client meetings and service reviews
    — “Travel required to visit clients throughout the year, typically linked to Service Reviews, Due Diligence meetings and strategic relationship meetings”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in client governance and service-level monitoring in your resume
    — “Manage monthly client governance processes including the measurement and monitoring of agreed service levels”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead client meetings and articulate complex ideas clearly
    — “Confident and articulate in leading client meetings”
  • Showcase your analytical skills and ability to resolve issues under time pressure
    — “Demonstrate analytical skills and evidence the resolution of issues, often under time pressure”
  • Include examples of process improvement initiatives and risk mitigation strategies
    — “Able to identify sub-optimal or high-risk processes; collaborate with clients and internal partners to improve the operating model”
  • Emphasize your technical proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
    — “Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • manage monthly client governance processes
  • resolve client queries and issues
  • work with internal partners
Typical background
client servicefinancial services

Skills & requirements

Required

Client ServiceClient GovernanceIssue ResolutionOperating Model Improvement

Preferred

Client MeetingsCommunication

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

Job Summary: 

J.P. Morgan Securities Services offers comprehensive solutions that cover the entire investment cycle, empowering institutional investors to succeed both now and in the future. Our suite of world-class services encompasses custody, fund accounting and administration, middle office services, foreign exchange, liquidity management, securities financing, collateral management, data solutions, and regulatory insights.

With a wide range of integrated investor solutions covering investment strategies, fund structures, traditional and alternative asset classes, and geographies, we provide the expertise, scale, and capabilities to help our clients protect and grow their assets, optimize efficiency, and maximize opportunities in dynamic global markets.

The Client Service Manager (CSM) will be based in our Amsterdam or Luxembourg office working as part of a team that services a broad range of clients globally, including industry-leading asset managers, asset owners and a wealth of diverse clients. The CSM will have assigned responsibilities for ensuring consistent levels of service across all of Securities Services products and services including custody, fund accounting, investment middle office to name a few. They will assist in the preparation, organisation and delivery of monthly client service reviews and other client meetings, and will act as one of the main points of contact for clients. The CSM will assist with the resolution of escalated issues, as well as contribute to the client agenda for growth and change. They will work closely with internal partners to ensure consistent service levels are maintained and advocate for the client’s requirements. The role will be office-based five days a week. 

Job Responsibilities:

Support Client Service managers with existing client activity and manage small portfolio of clients independently

Manage monthly client governance processes including the measurement and monitoring of agreed service levels, key performance indicators and RAG ratings

Work with internal colleagues to create and execute plans to resolve service issues

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce risk by enhancing the operating model and influencing client behaviours

Ensure accurate and timely fee billing as well as timely client payment for all products

Work with internal colleagues to ensure the client’s priorities, strategy and goals are communicated and the impact is understood and prepared for in Securities Services

Resolve client queries and issues promptly and efficiently, collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Onboarding, Product, and Technology teams

Travel required to visit clients throughout the year, typically linked to Service Reviews, Due Diligence meetings and strategic relationship meetings 

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

Product and Industry Experience: 3-4 years of relevant financial services experience, with a foundation knowledge of Securities Services products i.e. custody, fund accounting & administration

Client Skills: Experience working in a client facing role and ability to prepare for and participate in client meetings. Confident and articulate in leading client meetings

Communication and Language: Verbal and written communication skills showing the ability to present ideas clearly and succinctly as well as simplify complex issues to both client and internal recipients. Ability to ensure consistent attention to detail. Fluency in Swedish & English language is preferrable 

Teamwork: Enjoy contributing as part of a team to achieve common goals

Problem Solving: Demonstrate analytical skills and evidence the resolution of issues, often under time pressure

Planning and Organization: Capable of working independently, planning and organizing work, managing multiple priorities and deadlines

Proactive Approach: Able to identify sub-optimal or high-risk processes; collaborate with clients and internal partners to improve the operating model

Industry Knowledge and Awareness: Demonstrate an interest in global and local current affairs, financial services and the asset management industry

Risk and Control Awareness: Demonstrate risk and control awareness

Resilience: Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain a strong work ethic and a positive attitude under pressure

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Natural interest and curiosity for the funds industry 

Knowledge of the European regulatory environment for both Banks and Funds

Knowledge of Alteryx and Tableau to streamline data analysis and create impactful visualizations

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.

Source: JPMorgan Chase careers

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