Global Transportation Group - Fund Controller - Executive Director in London

The Global Alternatives Group ("Global Alts"), a division of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, has approximately $168 billion of assets under management. The Global Transportation Group seeks a Controller with significant post‑qualification experience in Real Asset (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Transportation) investment funds. You will have "open‑end" Fund accounting and Fund Control background to assist with the financial management and reporting of a large open‑ended Fund, which includes client and internal reporting requirements.

As an Executive Director within the Global Transportation Group, you will collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals and engage in all facets of financial reporting, analysis, accounting, internal controls, and oversight pertaining to transportation investments owned both directly and via portfolio companies.

Job responsibilities:

• Review and oversight of the quarterly and annual financial reporting process for all investment products; continually improve the accuracy, quality, content and timeliness of reporting
• Review and oversight of internal management reporting and ad‑hoc investor reporting
• Calculate, review and maintain Fund performance data, including return and attribution analysis
• Monitor and actively manage Fund‑level cash, liquidity and credit facilities
• Management, review and oversight of capital calls, distributions and redemption processes
• Ensure compliance with Luxembourg regulatory requirements, Fund & US GAAP, Fund Documents
• Understand Fund Partnership Agreements; Fund and Investment structures; Equity and Debt documents
• Finance oversight of deal execution; liaison with investments team; tax team; SPV finance teams
• Active vendor management including quality and cost control
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects and initiatives as required, contributing financial expertise and insights to support strategic decision‑making and business growth
• Develop and maintain relationships with all internal and external clients and stakeholders

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with considerable post qualified experience
• Experience in open and closed‑ended commingled funds, limited partnerships, and operating company investments and up‑to‑date Fund accounting knowledge
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (including US GAAP, IFRS, Lux GAAP, Fair Market Value and Investment Entity accounting)
• Knowledge of financial modelling and real asset valuation methodologies; strong working excel knowledge
• Proven project management skills; ability to manage timelines and organize resources; ability to conduct effective presentations, facilitate meetings, and gain consensus around issues
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience in managing third party service providers and auditors

We recognise 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, colour, 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.