Trade Lifecycle Associate

JPMorgan Chase is hiring a Trade Lifecycle Associate in Newark, DE, to balance and reconcile security trades across various sectors. The role involves ensuring accurate trade processing, resolving unmatched trades, and collaborating with stakeholders and technology teams for process improvements. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and two years of finance operations experience. The position is not remote and requires in-office presence.
Join J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as a Purchase & Sales Analyst, where you'll balance, reconcile, and compare security trades across Prime Brokerage, Asset Wealth Management, and Equities Markets Trading. Utilize proprietary systems and industry-standard applications to monitor and process transactions, with a focus on control and risk management.

Job Summary:

As a Purchase & Sales Analyst within our Securities Operations team, you will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of security trade processing. You will balance and reconcile transactions, notify correspondents and trading desks of unmatched trades, and resolve suspense account breaks. Additionally, you will monitor open fail-to-receive/deliver items and engage with stakeholders to ensure seamless operation of new businesses and trade flows. Your role also involves coordinating with technology teams for trade investigation and process improvements, contributing to the overall success of our operations.

Job Responsibilities:
• Balance and reconcile all transactions processed through JPMS LLC.
• Notify correspondents and trading desks of unmatched trades.
• Resolve all suspense account breaks.
• Monitor open fail-to-receive/deliver items for valid comparisons.
• Review rejected transactions and assist stakeholders in updating/correcting trades upon request.
• Identify thematic issues and suggest improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure new businesses and trade flows work properly for Purchase & Sales.
• Coordinate with technology for trade investigation and process improvements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Able to build and maintain positive client relationships.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective, adaptable, and professional communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Proactive in identifying areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Open and receptive to feedback/coaching.
• Accountable, reliable, and committed.
• Two years of experience in finance operations.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
• Knowledge of securities industry and operations (e.g., maturities, equities, fixed income, custody services, etc.).
• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, control, and efficiency.
• Educated to a degree level.

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.