Global Derivatives Middle Office Trade Support Associate

JPMorganChase•Newark, NJ

About The Position

Join JPMorganChase’s Global Derivatives Services Operations team as an Associate supporting the OTC Global Derivatives Services desk and Advisor business. The role supports trade operations across a broad range of products and firm infrastructure, with a focus on accurate trade capture, lifecycle processing, regulatory compliance, and client service. It involves partnering with teams including Credit, Legal, Compliance, Tax, Pricing, Finance, Collateral, and Credit Risk; identifying operational gaps; improving processes through automation; and contributing to strategic initiatives. The position offers opportunities to build product expertise, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and support measurable improvements to the business.

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 prepaid forwards.
Understanding of the full trade lifecycle, including onboarding, ISDA and Dodd-Frank documentation, confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting.
Understanding of the roles and interdependencies of infrastructure groups such as 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 to Private Banking and JPMA Advisor teams, and translating complex topics for the audience.
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 attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Collaborative approach and ability to work in a pressurized, 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 applications in an operational context.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Private Bank and JPM Advisory business to support and grow the OTC derivatives business as a trusted operational contact.
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 confirm 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; proactively escalate issues as appropriate.
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 processes and develop automation solutions with appropriate attention to risk and controls.
Develop expertise in end-to-end trade and lifecycle flows across supported products.
Prepare and deliver presentations and roadshows to Private Banking and JPMA Advisor teams.