Margin and Collateral Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Derivative Operations** provides operational support across CIB covering key product areas including FX, OTC Derivatives, Principal Collateral, 3rd Party Derivatives, Cleared Derivatives, Agency Collateral, Billing and CASS.

As an Associate in Collateral Operations, you will be responsible for Margin calls Settlements, Nostro reconciliation, adherence for all controls and regulations, cross LOBs metrics and projects and building the culture of continuous improvement supporting business across Back Office, Middle offices as well as Global teams. You will be interacting with multiple Operations & Technology teams within the organization to (re)design process.

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for same day settlement/exception management of Margin Calls.
- Investigation of Nostro on VD+1.
- Supervisory controls around collateral exposure management.
- Supervise MTM breaks including data quality and strategic projects.
- Continuous Focus on deep dive and fixing on upstream issues to keep the breaks to minimum.
- Resolve breaks with CSR’s.
- UAT testing.
- Improve controls in the process & ensure 100% accuracy and compliance to Regulatory rules.
- Manage any new analysis requirements across multiple stakeholders.
- Provide regular update to senior management on BAU, projects, etc.
- Manage strategic automation projects.

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**
- CA/ MBA with 6+ years / Graduate or Post-Graduate with 8+ years’ experience in operations.
- Experience on Collateral Management and Derivative Settlements.
- Familiarity with a Capital Markets & OTC Derivatives i.e. Investment Banking, including OTC product, process and system knowledge.
- Ability to drive results through a "hands-on" approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and adept at communicating with all levels of the business and technical parts of the organization.
- Can operate effectively in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines, and can prioritize one's own and team’s work to achieve them.
- Flexibility to work global hours and willing to travel globally, if needed.

**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 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**

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.