Trading Services - Senior Associate

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Job Description
This is a great career opportunity for candidates with substantial knowledge of derivatives and hedging products as well as of front-to-back Operations process. If you are looking to progress your career in Trading Services, then this role is for you!
As a Trading Services - Senior Associate in Trading Services team, you'll be responsible for understanding trading structures to accurately capture all transactions, complete reconciliation checks, and ensure controls are performed.
Job responsibilities
Captures, timely and accurately, all transactions in the Risk Management Systems
Completes 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
Works closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach'
Ensures all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed-off on a timely basis
Is clear and concise in communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
Participates and contributes to the various strategic initiatives; keeps improving and evolving processes and business architecture
Builds an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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 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
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Strong technical skills, especially in Excel (VBA is a plus)
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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
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.
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