Global Derivatives Middle Office Trade Support Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Newark, DE

5h

About The Position

As an Associate on JPMorganChase's Global Derivatives Services Operations team, you will support the OTC Global Derivatives Services desk and Advisor business. The role offers exposure to a broad range of products, services, and firm infrastructure, with opportunities to identify operational gaps, improve processes through automation, and enhance the client experience. You will serve as a key contact for Credit, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Pricing, and other business areas, helping ensure accurate trade capture, appropriate booking of lifecycle events, and compliant account setup. The position also involves developing product expertise, building cross-functional relationships, and contributing to strategic initiatives with measurable business impact.

The role partners with Private Bank and JPM Advisory teams and supports OTC derivatives trade capture, lifecycle processing, legal documentation, intraday and end-of-day controls, reconciliations, issue resolution, process improvement, and automation. The Associate is expected to build expertise in end-to-end trade flows and maintain a strong control and client-service mindset. The company offers a competitive total rewards package and, for eligible employees, benefits including comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, and financial coaching.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of derivatives and hedging products, including interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps, credit default swaps, commodities and FX products, and OTC equity derivatives such as options, swaps, accumulators/decumulators, and variable pre-paid forwards.
• Understanding of the full trade lifecycle, including onboarding, ISDA and Dodd-Frank documentation, confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with the roles and interdependencies of infrastructure groups, including Finance, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Legal, and Collateral, and the downstream impact of trade-support actions.
• Comfort preparing and delivering clear, structured presentations and roadshows, translating complex operational and product topics for Private Banking and JPMA Advisor audiences.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, explain complex concepts, and challenge constructively.
• Willingness to work extended hours to support West Coast-based PB and JPMA teams across time zones.
• Strong accountability and meticulous attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to thrive in a pressurized, constantly evolving environment.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to identify root causes, manage multiple priorities, and complete initiatives with appropriate controls.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to Dodd-Frank, EMIR, or other derivatives regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with Intelligent Solutions tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools and their operational applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Private Bank and JPM Advisory business to support and grow the OTC derivatives business as an operational partner.
• Create and capture trades and lifecycle events, including resets, terminations, and novations, in Risk Management Systems accurately and promptly.
• Support Dodd-Frank and ISDA legal documentation processes, including confirmations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Perform intraday and end-of-day completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure trading activity is captured and book management is accurate.
• Collaborate with Operations and infrastructure groups, including Finance, Credit Risk, Collateral, and Legal, to resolve issues.
• Perform, complete, and sign off on daily controls in a timely manner, escalating issues proactively and appropriately.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal support teams to resolve queries efficiently.
• Participate in strategic initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes and business architecture.
• Identify manual team processes and develop automation solutions with risk and control awareness.
• Develop a thorough understanding of end-to-end trade and lifecycle process flows across supported products.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and roadshows to Private Banking and JPMA Advisor teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• On-site health and wellness centers
• Retirement savings plan
• Backup childcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental health support
• Financial coaching
• Competitive total rewards package
• Eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed