JP Morgan Chase

Trade Lifecycle Analyst Description: Join our team at JP Morgan Chase, 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. Job summary: As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst within JP Morgan Chase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of pre- and post-trading life cycles across all asset classes, with a primary focus on cash movements in and out of client accounts and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts. You will coordinate with other business lines to ensure proper funding, applying your knowledge of trade lifecycle processes to identify and resolve issues while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives. 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. - Ensure timely Processing & settlement of trades, investigate & resolve trade-related breaks in accordance with the established work practices and procedures - Working with various internal teams such as Middle office, pre-matching, settlements, cash processing, account opening and asset servicing to process transactions and resolve any exceptions on a timely manner - Perform root cause analysis for their respective clients to increase Straight Through Processing (STP) and reduce client inquiries - Establish and maintain relationships with operations & middle office contacts at clients 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. - Knowledge on project management principles, with experience in assisting with project planning and execution. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills: - 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. - Prior custody/treasury operation services, markets operational experience - Understanding of SWIFT, Cross Border Payments, Foreign Exchange, Trade life cycle, Reconciliation rules and Global Custody - Knowledge of business intelligence tools (I.E. Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath, OwlDQ); - Knowledge of financial markets, trade lifecycle and settlement practices JP Morgan Chase, 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. 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