Jessa Marie Almarza
Operations Specialist

I am passionate about building efficient systems, fostering meaningful partnerships and supporting mission-driven organizations committed to equity, sustainability, and community-centered growth.
Jessa Marie Almarza (she/her)
Calabarzon, Philippines
Jessa is a fund services professional with over 14 years of experience in fund accounting and stock brokerage back-office operations. She has extensive experience managing alternative investments & hedge fund operations, financial reporting, client onboarding, and operational workflow management.
Before joining JWPC, Jessa was an assistant VP at Citco Fund Services, where she has been involved in NAV production, audit coordination, regulatory reporting, and process improvement initiatives for a diverse portfolio of hedge fund clients. Prior to working for Citco, Jessa was a client services manager at IQ-EQ, a UK based investor services group, where her practice focused on fund accounting operations for private equity and client/process migration projects.
Outside of work, Jessa enjoys gardening, hanging out in cafés with friends, traveling to new places, hiking, and staying active through workouts and weightlifting. She is also a proud fur parent to one cat and three dogs.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, University of Santo Tomas