Trade Lifecycle - Associate II

Job Description

Join our team where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient trade processing across all asset classes. Your advanced analytical skills and trade lifecycle expertise will be vital in solving complex problems, making impactful decisions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

As a Trade Lifecycle Associate 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 processes will be crucial in ensuring all trades are processed accurately and efficiently on respective platforms. You will be expected to apply your advanced analytical skills and broad understanding of the professional field to solve problems, make decisions that impact the department, and ensure compliance with technical standards and policies. Your role will involve coordinating with various departments, managing cash movements in and out of client accounts, and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts. You will also be responsible for identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements, leveraging automation technologies, and managing projects effectively. Your ability to influence and manage internal stakeholders, coupled with your strong presentation skills and market product knowledge, will be key to your success in this role.  

Job responsibilities 

• Oversee the preparation and management of funding for managed demand deposit accounts (DDA’s), ensuring proper allocation of wires to client/funding accounts within the appropriate threshold.  
• Collaborate with other lines of business to facilitate proper funding, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.  
• Validate internal entries for processing and confirming instructions, applying a keen attention to detail and a thorough understanding of trade lifecycle processes.  
• Lead and manage projects in partnership with various Operations Departments, leveraging your project management skills to meet goals and deliver results.  
• Contribute to end-to-end process and operating model reviews, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.  
• Ensure proper controls are in place to mitigate financial risks, proactively identifying and addressing any gaps.  
• Support strategic projects in partnership with Product, Tech, and Change partners, facilitating seamless change adoption with a key focus on strategic stack adoption.  
• Know the front to back Operations process (including the key elements such as confirmations, settlements, regulatory reporting) and facilitate issue resolution across teams.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills 

 

• 3+ years of experience in managing trade lifecycle processes, with a focus on cash movements and funding for managed demand deposit accounts.  
• Demonstrated proficiency in using automation technologies to optimize trade lifecycle operations and implement process improvements.  
• Advanced knowledge of market product definitions, operating procedures, and industry regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day operations.  
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering results within set timelines.  
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using various systems and tools for ledger reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.  
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Active SIE and FINRA Series 99 or ability to pass exam within required time.

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.