Reference Data

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Employer Description**

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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, colour, 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**About J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management**

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

**About Reference Data Management Operations**

Reference Data Management Operations (RDMO) is responsible for creation & maintenance of Assets, Pricing, Issuer, Index reference data, along with SOD pricing oversight for the prices received from Vendor via internal source and support for Market data analytics. RDMO provides global 24/5 operational support & services to multiple stakeholders within Asset and Wealth Management Business which includes various internal groups i.e. Operations, Front office, Middle Office, Performance Analysis group, Client reporting, Compliance, Regulatory reporting and collaborates with Technology & CDO to Onboard/implement strategic system of record and authoritative data sources which helps business to receive real time, dynamic reference data. RDMO also partners with Ops to resolve the data quality issues, with objective to enhance the data users experience and timely grab the opportunities to meet Business demands across regions.

Within RDMO the Instrument, Pricing & Issuer Reference Data Operations teams provide high quality Reference Data to its subscribers from major external market providers under a single operating model. Asset prices, instrument & issuer attributes are sourced, validated, mastered and distributed via J.P. Morgan’s strategic Reference Data architecture and is used for trading, risk management, fund valuation, settlement and regulatory reporting.

**Description of role, functions and activities**

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Instrument, Pricing & Common Reference Data is part of Reference Data Management Operations, Asset and Wealth Management Organisation. It is a centre of excellence providing a global Instruments and asset pricing Global service to Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Chase Wealth Mgt. Lines of Business of JP Morgan Chase Pvt Ltd.

**Key Responsibilities and Skills**:

- Securities/Issuer Creation + Maintenance, and Pricing of all Marketable Assets classes like equities, fixed income, Listed Options, Mutual Funds, derivatives, hedge funds etc.
- Securities/Issuer Creation + Maintenance, and Pricing of Tradable assets like Alternatives, Private Equities, from multiple vendor sources like Bloomberg, S&P, IDC, Reuters, CITCO etc.
- Stale price and variance control checks.
- Perform BAU tasks related Instruments Creation, Pricing and Control Reports with in SLA.
- Analyse all Issues & Errors, assess solutions and propose the same to Managers
- Perform Testing for any New Enhancements and Strategic Integration as part of Adoption
- Liaise with Instrument pricing vendor (Internal & External) to resolve issues and minimize risk
- Monitor systems for related job success and resolve issues by working with technology teams
- Escalate all issues promptly and effectively to supervisor
- Contribute to ongoing developments of the pricing control process
- Lead Ad-hoc project work as directed by Managers

**Additional details & Qualifications**
- 4-7 years of experience in Reference Data related roles
- Demonstrate an understanding and interest in stocks, bonds, options, and financial markets and products
- Knowledge of industry activities - particularly Instruments and Pricing Ref Data, corporate actions, index benchmark