Municipal Syndicate Trade Support Sr. Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

8d•$77,900 - $131,000

About The Position

Join a dynamic team where your attention to detail and collaborative spirit will drive the success of municipal bond issuances. As a Municipal Syndicate Trade Support Associate, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless execution and robust controls throughout the primary issuance process. This is your opportunity to grow your expertise, contribute to strategic initiatives, and make a meaningful impact within a fast-paced environment. You will be empowered to challenge, innovate, and continuously improve processes while working alongside experienced professionals. Discover a role where your skills and dedication are valued and where you can advance your career. Job Summary: As a Municipal Syndicate Trade Support Sr. Associate within the Municipal Syndicate team, you will support the primary issuance lifecycle for municipal bonds. You will ensure new issue activity is accurately captured and all required controls are completed from pricing through settlement. In this role, you will work closely with Syndicate, Sales & Trading, Operations, and infrastructure groups, fostering a “one team” approach to deliver smooth execution and exceptional client outcomes. You will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of syndicate activity across systems, managing books and positions, and contributing to process improvements. Your expertise will help drive operational excellence and support the team’s culture of collaboration and innovation. You will build a deep understanding of municipal syndicate issuance structures and trade economics, gaining exposure to both financial and operational aspects. The team values continuous learning, process improvement, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class support for municipal bond issuances.

Requirements

Understanding of municipal bond primary market products and processes, including order period, pricing, new issue settlement, and key trade economics (CUSIP, price/yield, settlement date, fees/concessions)
Knowledge of front-to-back Operations processes for fixed income securities, including confirmations, settlements, and trade reporting
Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate, explain, and challenge constructively
Strong attention to detail and sense of ownership
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced and changing environment
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Proficiency in technical systems relevant to trade support

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting municipal bond syndicate or fixed income trade support functions
Familiarity with risk and trade management systems used in municipal bond issuance
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and workflow automation
Experience resolving trade breaks, allocation issues, and settlement exceptions
Ability to build relationships across teams and functions
Exposure to strategic initiatives within Operations or Trade Support
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Responsibilities

Accurately capture municipal new issue transactions, including pricing and trade details, in risk and trade management systems
Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, including completeness checks and reconciliations, to ensure syndicate activity is accurately reflected across systems
Collaborate with Syndicate, Sales & Trading, Operations, and infrastructure groups to ensure seamless execution from pricing through settlement
Perform, evidence, and sign-off on all required controls in a timely manner, escalating breaks or exceptions as needed
Communicate clearly and efficiently with support teams to resolve queries related to trade breaks, allocation issues, settlement exceptions, and static data/CUSIP matters
Participate in and contribute to strategic initiatives, driving process improvements and workflow automation across the trade support lifecycle
Develop expertise in municipal syndicate issuance structures and trade economics, including price/yield conventions, settlement timelines, and syndicate allocations