Description

Join our dynamic Markets Operations team as a Trade Lifecycle Associate, and you will be at the forefront of providing comprehensive operational support for Equities business.

APAC Securities Operations Settlements is responsible for supporting settlements of equities and fixed income trades for JPM Asia Legal Entities and JPMorgan Affiliates in Asian markets. The team's primary function is to ensure providing accurate settlement related information to the Middle Offices and Client Service Teams and to ensure timely settlement of trades in the market.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, error-free operations by promptly identifying and escalating exceptions, adhering to firm policies and SOPs, and proactively seeking process improvements with a focus on addressing recurring issues and understanding their broader impact.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration by engaging with key stakeholders, participating in ongoing training, cross-training colleagues, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of SOPs and control points. Acts with ownership, partnership, and a positive team mindset.
• Provide effective supervisory support in managing daily business deliverables, including trade instruction releases, settlement activities, inventory and position management, and inter-company reconciliations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure service quality and operational excellence by supervising staff, maintaining and updating procedure documentation, identifying needs for additional controls, investigating and escalating issues, providing regular reporting, assisting with appraisals, and actively participating in projects and process re-engineering to drive efficiency and adapt to business changes.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Graduate or Postgraduate with at least 6 years of experience in banking, financial services, treasury, or related functions, with solid familiarity in equity, fixed income products, post-trade lifecycle management, settlements, fails management and post settlements functions (e.g., reconciliation cash, asset/stock breaks).
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, and leadership skills, with the ability to coach and guide teams through essential processes.
• Maintains a robust control and audit mindset, with a clear understanding of industry policies and regulations relating to Securities Operations, and excels at building relationships through partnership and collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing time effectively.
• Adapts well to dynamic environments, including working extended hours or holidays during peak periods, and consistently meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Alteryx, Tableau) and communicates effectively in written and spoken English with key stakeholders.

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 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.

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.