Trade Lifecycle - Associate II

Job Description

Embark on your journey as a Trade Lifecycle Manager II where you'll be instrumental in managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your expertise will ensure seamless trade processing and effective cash coordination, while your strong analytical skills will drive innovative solutions for complex challenges.

As a Trade Lifecycle Manager II within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your expertise in trade lifecycle management will be crucial in ensuring all trades are processed on respective platforms, and in coordinating cash movements in and out of client accounts. You will be expected to apply your advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions for varied and complex issues, while ensuring compliance with technical standards and organizational policies. Your role will involve liaising with multiple departments, managing projects, and driving process improvements and automation initiatives. You will also be responsible for establishing productive relationships with internal stakeholders, presenting to senior management, and managing change effectively. Your ability to influence, coupled with your market product knowledge and data & tech literacy, will be key to your success in this role.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes, ensuring all trades are processed on respective platforms and coordinating cash movements in and out of client accounts.
• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions for varied and complex issues, ensuring compliance with technical standards and organizational policies.
• Liaise with multiple departments, manage projects, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives, leveraging your knowledge of systems architecture and automation technologies.
• Establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, present to senior management, and manage change effectively, using your skills in listening, questioning, and influence.
• Continuously improve your market product knowledge and data & tech literacy and apply these skills to optimize operations and make informed decisions that drive impact.
• Assist with ad hoc projects/requests as deemed appropriate by Managers and more senior colleagues i.e., portfolio transitions, system testing etc.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience or equivalent expertise in managing operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across diverse asset classes.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to develop solutions for complex issues in a financial setting.
• Proven experience in driving process improvements and automation initiatives in a trading environment, with a focus on optimizing operations and enhancing efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in establishing productive relationships with internal stakeholders, presenting to senior management, and managing change effectively in a dynamic financial environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of market product definitions, operating procedures, and current industry/market practices and regulations.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Make sound operational decisions in those instances consistent with appropriate client service and internal Management demands.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong financial markets product knowledge and understanding of transaction lifecycle in Custody and/or subject matter expertise in Hedge Funds and Mutual Funds.
• Strong relationship management and partnership with a large array of constituents; ability to manage by influence to promote change and proactively identify and escalating issues.

About Us

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.