Asset Management - Private Equity Group GP Led Secondaries - Vice President

J.P. Morgan Asset Management is one of the world’s largest alternatives managers, 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. 

Role Summary

The Private Equity Group (“PEG”) of J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. is one of the longest-standing global private equity programs in the industry. The PEG manages approximately $41 billion of assets on behalf of a diverse group of leading global institutions and individual investors. The team consists of 74 professionals operating from offices in New York, London, Hong Kong, Palm Beach and Mumbai. The global investment program includes primary, secondary, and co-investment opportunities. Market segments of focus include buyout, venture capital and growth equity.  

We are seeking a Vice President for the PEG’s New York office. This role will source, underwrite and execute private equity secondary investments (with a focus on GP-led opportunities) and contribute to the broader PEG platform.  

Job Responsibilities

• Play a leading role in the sourcing, due diligence and monitoring of private equity secondary investments, with a focus on GP-led opportunities.  
• Manage all aspects of transactions, including deal sourcing, diligence, approval, negotiation and execution 
• Represent the PEG in the investment community at annual meetings, conferences, and other events
• Train Associates and Analysts throughout the entire investment life cycle
• Support business development and fundraising efforts involving the secondary investment strategy

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience, including multiple years of private equity secondary investing experience (both GP-led and LP experience preferred) 
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude