JP Morgan Chase - Associate - Trade Lifecycle - Securities Services Operations - CIB

Organization Description:

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.

Employer Description:

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Job Description:

The following are key functions within the Settlements team:

- Actively participates in firm-wide strategic initiatives identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities in the daily workflow on Equity products.

- Knowledge of the technical infrastructure that supports the business & effectively utilizes infrastructure for daily tasks. Ensure all transactions are correctly matched for smooth settlement

- Pre-matching and settlement of equity trades ( including Priority client focus )

- Delivery management, cross depot stock movements - identify and instruct Payment processing SBL intraday activity, escalation and resolution of failing trades,

- Instruction of bond conversions - both physical and ADRs

- Validation of interest claims, Auto-borrow reports, Daily High/Credit Risk reporting.

- Resolution of Cash and Stock breaks working closely with Reconciliations team and verification of manual instructions

- Continuously participate in projects involving new system implementation, process improvements, etc

- Take ownership of work, problems, clarify issues / objections, and ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness

- Working closely with the Business (Desk Heads, Global and Regional Business Managers) to understand their needs / priorities / issues

- Work closely with technology partners to design the right solutions and implement requirements for future state, focusing on the priorities and efficiency saves.

- Perform cost benefit analysis to propose optimum future process to the business

- Requirements gathering for the build of the future state, clearly documenting workflows, E2E processes, controls along the lifecycle and new roles and responsibilities

Skill sets Required:

This individual will have extensive contact with front office, clients, global teams, custodians and other business partners on a daily basis. Key skills required are listed below:

- A strong control mindset and adherence to a high degree of business ethics

- In-depth experience with equity products and global markets

- Excellent communication skills

- Ability to pick up complex systems architecture easily

- Experience in driving global initiatives and affecting change in a large organization

- Ability to drive results through a \"hands-on\" approach

- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with time-critical deliveries

- Ability to respond to a changing environment.

- Be innovative and suggest system improvement capabilities.

- Ability to multitask, ensuring the trades are booked correctly, breaks are resolved and MIS being sent to managers on deadlines.

- Positive "Can Do" attitude

- Contributes to an environment of collaboration and mutual responsibility

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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