Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment? You will have the opportunity to utilize and keep developing your skills while contributing to a team that values growth and collaboration. Join us and be part of a company that supports your professional journey and offers exciting challenges.

As a Trading Services Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of trade activities, from order entry to settlement. While still developing, your expertise in market products and understanding of automation technologies will be instrumental in optimizing our trading services. You will be expected to leverage your proficiency in change management and continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform Your role will also allow you to keep developing your relationships with internal stakeholders, presenting insights to senior management, and driving process improvements. Your decisions will contribute and impact on short-term team and department goals, and you will often guide others in their work activities, contributing to the overall success of our trading services. 

Job responsibilities

• Manage process responsibility and to be in control of End of day reports and critical intraday reports

• Managing all Exceptions and handholding to closure

• Play a key role in Audit reviews and checks. Assist in preparing and implementing Business Continuity Plans

• Review and improve on productivity benchmarks on ongoing basis. Work with Senior Associate/VP to ensure regular communication with partner locations

• Processes research/investigations on appropriate systems to operations. Explains product features and benefits

• Understands how products can solve customer problems. Create strong resiliency & backups within the team

• Conduct reviews of procedures assuring new processes are documented. Identify business knowledge gaps and ensure everyone has ownership of deliverables

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a trade processing/fund accounting/custody environment

• Practical knowledge of the securities processing industry with basic knowledge of trade life cycle is essential

• Knowledge and experience in reconciliation of F&O trades (traded on exchange) and processing of IM and VM margins.

• Hands on knowledge of trade reconciliation and investigation of cash breaks for ETD is must.

• Working knowledge of Excel is essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment

• Client focused with ability to work in tight deadlines

Attention to detail

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficient in using trading platforms and software, with hands-on experience in navigating and optimizing these tools.
• Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements in the trading industry, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards.
• Skilled in leveraging digital literacy to adopt and integrate innovative technologies, enhancing trade services and operational efficiency.
• Capable of utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance trade service processes and improve decision-making, driving data-driven insights and outcomes.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize 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, color, 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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.