Trade Lifecycle Fixed Income Analyst

Job Description

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle operations. Your focus on cash movements, funding coordination, and process improvements will be key to enhancing operational efficiency and driving success.

As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst within Market Operations, you will play a crucial role in balancing, reconciling, and comparing security trades for the Purchase & Sales Department. You will engage with stakeholders to ensure new businesses and trade flows work properly, and coordinate with technology for trade investigation and process improvements. Your work will directly impact the firm's operations and contribute to the wider community by ensuring accurate and efficient trade processes. Your success will depend on your ability to actively listen, ask insightful questions, and establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as manage projects and influence outcomes. 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

Job responsibilities

• Manage cash movements into and out of 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.
• Balance and reconcile all transactions processed through JPMS LLC.
• Notify correspondents and trading desks of unmatched trades.
• Resolve all suspense account breaks and review rejected transactions.
• Assist stakeholders in updating/correcting trades upon requests.
• Identify thematic issues and provide suggestions for improvement.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in financial markets and understanding of the transaction lifecycle.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective, adaptable, and professional communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Open and receptive to feedback/coaching.
• Accountable, reliable, and committed.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a background in Economics or Industrial Engineering enhancing understanding of complex financial operations.
• Experience in finance industry operations, demonstrating capability in managing and optimizing financial processes.
• Proficiency in VBA, adding value through automation and efficiency improvements in financial operations.
• Knowledge of securities industry and operations (e.g., maturities, equities, fixed income, custody services)
• 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.