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J.P. Morgan

Trading Lifecycle Associate

J.P. Morgan, Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States, 60411

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Within J.P Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank, you will be a part of the Market and Investor Services business, an area comprised of the world’s leading securities and derivatives sales, trading, research and operations groups providing clients with a full suite of services to meet their specific needs. As aTrade Lifecycle Analyst (Option Clearance), you will have this rewarding opportunity to support securities trading for high profile clients and various internal teams to allow for the efficient functioning of this key line of business in our firm. With a focus on control and risk aversion, you will monitor, analyze and process transactions utilizing our proprietary systems as well as vendor applications that are used industry wide. Our analysts are instilled with the drive to succeed in a challenging environment and enforce the need for timely execution of deliverables. You will be responsible for the accurate processing of securities transactions by meeting deadlines across domestic and international markets. You will gain valuable experiences with various investment banking products and services that have global risk exposure. With the global footprint of our business you will get the chance to work with key personnel across our corporate centers and learn how to operate in a global economy.

Job Responsibilities:

Support trade processing platforms through the monitoring and resolution of complex issues

Interact daily with clients, internal stakeholders, counterparties, traders, custodian banks and senior management

Identify trade discrepancies as well as mitigate the risks related to the trade life cycle

Take on challenging projects to promote process streamlining

Master the complexities of many equity and fixed income products as well as gain a solid understanding of our business model and infrastructure

Review existing controls and procedures - identify where processes can be improved through technology such as automation.

Develop and implement effective Operational Risks analytics– ability to deliver deep, thoughtful analysis to identify CIB level risks and measure the overall health of the CIB Control Environment

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

Composed and detail orientated

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Must be able to analyze complex and ambiguous issues and recommend creative solutions

Strong knowledge of financial markets and products

Energetic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure - must enjoy the challenge of working within a fast-paced, changing and demanding working environment

Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment with an emphasis on risk mitigation and efficiency

Bachelor degree in Finance or related field and/or equivalent work experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

Interpersonal and team building skills

Technical/analytical skills

Have worked in a team environment

Proficient with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint. VBA and SQL knowledge is a plus.

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