J.P. Morgan in Ireland is celebrating 20 years providing quality services to hedge funds and mutual funds. We are extremely proud of the business we have built, employing over 500 staff (and growing) in our two offices at IFSC and Northern Cross. We have a top-tier global client base that creates interesting and challenging job opportunities for our people. We service over 190 billion in assets and are ranked in the top three fund service providers in Ireland. We continue to invest in our business in technology, product development and, most importantly, our people. We want to make sure we have the best people working in the most effective way, delivering an exceptional service to our clients. see for yourself in the future? There are many opportunities within J.P. Morgan and I look forward to progressing upwards within my career. Name: Richard Age: 28 Where did you go to college? Waterford Institute of Technology Why did you start working at J.P. Morgan? It was a great opportunity to work on large projects, something I wouldnt get with a smaller company. What are your day-to-day duties? I supervise a fund custody team, ensuring standards and procedures are followed. What have you brought to the company? Good people skills, enthusiasm, interest in learning, motivation and high energy levels. What has the company given to you? Security through a recession, new skills and great experience in the hedge fund industry. What do you do to relax? Good holidays, sports and socialising. What opportunities do you see for yourself in the future? Opportunities for me in J.P. Morgan are quite good work hard and you can progress within the organisation. Name: Charlene Age: 23 Where did you go to college? Queens University, Belfast. Why did you start working at metro extralife Recruitment Special D Monday, February 8, 2010 metrolifeextra 17 A world of opportunity About J.P. Morgan Treasury & Securities Services (TSS) is a tech-savvy global leader in transaction, investment and information services with 26,000 employees around the world. If TSS were a stand-alone business, we would exceed many of the Fortune 500 companies in terms of revenue and asset size. By combining 200 years of success with an innovative approach, our clients are investors who rely on our expertise to help them do business more efficiently. They include: asset managers, pension funds, mutual funds, private equity funds and hedge funds as well as broker dealers, regional and central banks, government entities, multi-national corporations and small and mid-size companies. J.P. Morgan is currently looking to recruit talented individuals into its Dublin office. For more information on careers, visit: jpmorgan.com/careers J.P. Morgan: Employees of the highly successful global bank tell us about themselves and their experiences of working at J.P. Morgan Name: Ger Age: 27 Where did you go to college? UCD Why did you start working at J.P. Morgan? J.P. Morgan is a global company with a good reputation and I felt it would be a positive and exciting environment to work in, with challenges and opportunities within my role. What are your day-to-day duties? As I work within Investor Services, my tasks are varied and can involve areas such as client liaison, audits, reporting, conference calls, co- ordination and implementation of projects, risk and compliance. What have you brought to the company? I have brought a good knowledge base, having worked in Transfer Agency previously, and have good communication and organisational skills. What has the company given to you? The company has provided me with a good opportunity to further my career and enhance my knowledge of the industry. What do you do to relax? I enjoy going to gigs, reading and socialising. What opportunities do you J.P. Morgan? After completing a finance degree I was very keen to begin my career in the financial services sector. J.P. Morgan is diverse and uniquely equipped to provide the challenges, experiences and learning opportunities that are vital for accelerated personal growth. What are your day-to-day duties? I work within the pricing team of Hedge Fund Services. My duties include the pricing of highly specific OTC instruments with funds of asset value reaching into the billions. What have you brought to the company? I have brought drive, determination and a highly- specialised knowledge of many financial products. What has the company given to you? J.P. Morgan has given me the opportunity to increase my knowledge and understanding of the funds industry. I have been given the chance to excel within that industry. This company has, of course, also given me great financial security at a time of much uncertainty in the financial sector. What do you do to relax? I like to go for long walks, read and engage Pictured from left: Geraldine, Charlene, Richard and Francis 20 Years Servicing Funds In Ireland The J.P. Morgan building in Dublins IFSC, which houses the company ranked in the top three fund service providers in Ireland in retail therapy. What opportunities do you see for yourself in the future? After being promoted from graduate to specialist it is clear there are opportunities within J.P. Morgan. These include increased responsibility and the opportunity for further development and knowledge. Name: Francis Age: 28 Where did you go to college? NUIG and DCU Why did you start working at J.P. Morgan? J.P. Morgan has a very good reputation for innovation, growth and high performance. What are your day-to-day duties? I am a manager on a team of fund accountants whose primary focus is to deliver fund information and prices to our clients and vendors. I work closely with various hubs internally and with the client, to manage existing business, new fund launches and projects. What have you brought to the company? I have a well-rounded education with a degree in engineering and an MSc in financial maths, and also membership of ACCA. Fund accounting and financial services demand not only a strong knowledge base of accounting principles but also experience with software systems and controls. What has the company given to you? In the period I have been with J.P. Morgan I have advanced from Fund Accountant to the position of Assistant Vice President. What do you do to relax? I play football weekly with employees here at J.P. Morgan. I have begun running and completed my first half marathon last year, and I plan to attempt the Connemara marathon this year. What opportunities do you see for yourself in the future? I see the company continuing to grow into the future. 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