Trade Lifecycle Analyst

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.

About the Role

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle operations for the OTC Derivatives Settlement process. Your focus on cash movements, funding coordination, and process improvements will be key to enhancing operational efficiency and driving success. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of market products and emerging technologies, directly impacting the team's goals and performance. Regular guidance and support from more experienced professionals will help you grow in your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cash movements into and out of internal and external client accounts, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation of funds.
• Collaborate with other business lines to facilitate proper funding, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements, utilizing knowledge of automation technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in projects related to trade lifecycle operations, assisting in the planning and execution stages to meet set objectives.
• Develop a foundational understanding of market products and regulations, applying this knowledge to daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Adapt to tight deadlines by effectively organizing and prioritizing work, while applying a strong logical and analytical mindset to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in financial markets and understanding of the transaction lifecycle.
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to manage cash movements and coordinate with various business lines for proper funding.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and automation technologies, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, demonstrating beginning proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with project management principles, with experience in assisting with project planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a background in Finance.
• Experience in finance industry operations, demonstrating capability in managing and optimizing financial processes will be preferred.
• Proficiency in automated tools, adding value through automation and efficiency improvements in financial operations will be an added advantage.