What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trading Services Associate position at JPMorganChase?
Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to transform your operating environment and take your career to the next level? Join our team! Our role provides exposure to the breadth of services and products across the firm, giving you the chance to identify problems, improve scale with automation tools, and enhance the client experience. Don't miss out on the chance to empower yourself and make a difference.
As a Trade Services Associate in the Complex Products Middle Office team, you will support our OTC Derivatives Solution desk and Advisor business. You will frequently interact with both areas of the business along with credit, legal, compliance, tax, pricing, and other areas of the bank to ensure all OTC trades are captured as expected, trade tickets are accurately dropped, lifecycle events are booked, accounts are properly setup to trade with the various regulations in mind. Additionally, you will have a large focus on automating the manual processes within the team while approaching the automations with a control mindset.
Job Responsibilities
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 Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.
Looking for an opportunity to transform your operating environment and take your career to the next level? Join our team! Our role provides exposure to the breadth of services and products across the firm, giving you the chance to identify problems, improve scale with automation tools, and enhance the client experience. Don't miss out on the chance to empower yourself and make a difference.
As a Trade Services Associate in the Complex Products Middle Office team, you will support our OTC Derivatives Solution desk and Advisor business. You will frequently interact with both areas of the business along with credit, legal, compliance, tax, pricing, and other areas of the bank to ensure all OTC trades are captured as expected, trade tickets are accurately dropped, lifecycle events are booked, accounts are properly setup to trade with the various regulations in mind. Additionally, you will have a large focus on automating the manual processes within the team while approaching the automations with a control mindset.
Job Responsibilities
- Create and accurately capture of all transactions in the Risk Management Systems
- Support the Dodd Frank and ISDA legal documentation processes
- Act on intraday/end-of-day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately
- Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’
- Confirm all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed-off on a timely basis
- Create clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
- Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
- Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective
- Understand all relevant derivatives and hedging products (Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), Foreign Exchange (FX), Zero Coupon and Overnight Index Swaps (OIS), Bond and Futures)
- Knowledge of the front to back Operations process (including the key elements such as ISDA & Dodd Frank documentation and confirmations, settlements, regulatory reporting) and facilitate issue resolution across teams
- Understand the key elements of other infrastructure groups (i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral etc.) and recognize the impact of the actions of the Trade support team on these areas
- Must have clear communication skills and an ability to use these to work collaboratively, explain, and challenge, as appropriate
- Attention to details and sense of ownership
- Great team player able to work in a pressurized and changing environment
- Possess strong analytical and numerical skills
- Strong problem-solving, control, and project management skills
- Strong technical skills, with a focus on Excel (VBA is a plus), Intelligent Solutions (Alteryx, Tableau), Python and AI knowledge is a plus
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 Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.