Cash Equities Trade Support Senior Associate

Cash Equities Trading Assistant

Embark on a rewarding career journey with JPMorgan, where your expertise will help shape the future of Cash Equities trade support operations. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally, drive meaningful change, and make a significant impact on our trading services. Join us to advance your career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary As a Cash Equities Trading Assistant, your role entails overseeing the entire lifecycle of Cash Equities transactions, from collaborating with traders on booking flows, risk and trade capture, to managing trade lifecycle events with client services, corporate actions, pre-matching and settlements teams, ensuring smooth front to back operations processing. A core focus of this role is on strengthening and enhancing control frameworks, proactively identifying opportunities to improve risk management and operational processes across all aspects of the trade lifecycle.

Job Responsibilities

• Support agency and principal Cash Equities trading activity in the Americas markets (US, Canada & Latam), ensuring seamless integration of technology-driven processes.
• Execute intra-day and end-of-day processes, leveraging automation and data analytics to ensure accurate trade capture, reconciliation, and book management.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, root causes of exceptions, and opportunities for process optimization; proactively recommend and implement improvements.
• Utilize scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) to automate routine tasks, support data analysis, enhance reporting, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Perform daily reconciliation of traders' P&L and trade bookings, using technology solutions to promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies and mitigate risk.
• Act as a key liaison between the front office, back office, and external counterparties to review and resolve trade breaks and settlement issues
• Facilitate effective communication with clients and cross-functional teams to identify, escalate, and address real-time risk and operational issues.
• Participate in and lead strategic initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, business architecture enhancements, and the adoption of emerging technologies.
• Leverage understanding of large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven solutions to streamline operations, enhance client outcomes, and support control-related projects.
• Actively contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of robust control measures, incorporating technology and automation into control frameworks.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and act on complex data sets.
• Exposure to technology-driven process improvement.
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven solutions for operational efficiency and client service enhancement.
• Demonstrated control mindset, with proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining operational controls, including technology-enabled solutions.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL), with the ability to leverage technology to streamline processes, enhance controls, and support data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and act on complex data sets to drive process optimization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with traders, functional partners, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, operational and technology-enabled environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and integration with other data tools.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and AI-driven solutions for operational efficiency and client service enhancement
• Understanding of the ETF lifecycle, particularly as it pertains to primary market activities
• Prior experience with Equities or Fixed Income markets
• Series 99 (Operations Professional) or Series 7 (General Securities Representative) license.

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.