Alternative Investments Group, EMEA Alternative Investments Specialist

Job Description
The Alternative Investments Group (AIG) is responsible for the selection, distribution and monitoring of alternative asset managers for Global Wealth Management clients. This will include communications with asset managers, internal investment specialists, and clients considering the use of an alternative asset manager within an investment program. Managers include multiple asset classes across hedge funds, private equity funds, private credit funds, and real estate funds. With over $160 billion of client capital invested across alternatives, the team brings a unique perspective to sourcing and offering alternative investment opportunities. AIG consists of a collaborative cross functional team of professionals including Investment Specialists, Investor Relations, Due Diligence, Structuring and other functional support colleagues located in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Geneva, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai.
Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with Investment Advisors and Bankers in EMEA, as well as with clients, on new product launches and ongoing alternative investment opportunities
• Representing and articulating the views of the Alternative Investments Group at key internal and external meetings
• Analyzing client multi-asset class investment portfolios and providing alternative investment product and implementation advice in conjunction with Advisors.
• Articulating the manager selection process and how the alternative platform offering fits the Global Wealth Management strategy within a market context.
• Ability to synthesize complex strategies in a digestible format (both verbally and written)
• Actively participating in Alternative Investment Group meetings, demonstrating leadership.
• Focusing on teamwork, with particular emphasis on fostering and mentoring junior talent within the group.
• Traveling, sometimes accompanied by Fund managers for events.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Specific knowledge of, and hands-on product experience in, alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit and real estate
• Proven experience in investment management sales
• The ability to convey knowledge and credibility in front of managers, clients and investors.
• 4+ years of experience in investment sales, alternative investment due diligence, alternative product investor relations, alternatives product specialist functions, etc.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Language skills are heavily preferred: French, German, Spanish

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Experience within a capital markets environment preferred.
• Experience in both private investments and hedge funds preferred.

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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.