NA Physical Commodities Operations Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

10d

About The Position

As a Trading Services Associate in the Physical Commodities team, you play a critical role in supporting trading activities and ensuring operational accuracy. You will be empowered to build deep expertise in trading structures, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the success of our business. You will help drive process improvements and uphold the highest standards of control and compliance. Together, we create an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported. You will join a collaborative team that values open communication, continuous learning, and a “one team” approach. Our team is committed to operational excellence and innovation, supporting a wide range of products including Natural Gas, Power, Emissions, and Oil.

Requirements

Three years of experience or equivalent expertise in trading services with a focus on Physical Commodities (Natural Gas, Power, Emissions, and/or Oil)
Strong knowledge of front-to-back Operations processes, including confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting.
Ability to understand the functions of infrastructure groups such as Finance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Legal, and Collateral, and the impact of Trade Support actions.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate, explain, and challenge constructively.
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
Proven team player who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving, control, and project management abilities.
Advanced technical skills, especially in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with process improvement or business architecture projects.
Exposure to regulatory requirements in commodities trading.
Familiarity with additional technical tools or programming languages.
Experience with Excel VBA

Responsibilities

Accurately capture all transactions in Risk Management Systems, focusing on Physical Commodities.
Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, including reconciliation checks, to ensure settlements and confirmations are performed accurately.
Collaborate with Operations and infrastructure groups to deliver seamless support across the business.
Perform and document all required controls diligently and on time.
Communicate clearly with support teams to resolve queries efficiently.
Participate in strategic initiatives to enhance processes and business architecture.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of trading structures within the Physical Commodities business.