Trade Lifecycle Analyst

JPMorganChase • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

As a Trade Lifecycle P&S Professional within Market Operations at JP Morgan Chase, you will help manage pre- and post-trading operations for the Purchase & Sales Department. The role focuses on balancing, reconciling, and comparing security trades, and ensuring new businesses and trade flows work properly. You will work with internal stakeholders and technology partners to investigate trades and improve processes, contributing to accurate and efficient firm operations.

You will develop your understanding of market products, regulations, and emerging technologies while supporting team goals and performance. The role offers guidance and support from more experienced professionals. Success requires building productive stakeholder relationships, managing projects and influencing outcomes, and organizing work effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in financial markets and the transaction lifecycle.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and automation technologies focused on operational efficiency.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders; beginning proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with project management principles and experience assisting with project planning and execution.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective, adaptable, and professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality, and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Openness and receptiveness to feedback and coaching.
• Accountability, reliability, and commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in finance industry operations, including managing and optimizing operational processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of the securities industry and its operations.
• Ability to analyze processes and recommend improvements to quality, control, and efficiency.
• Developing experience with AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, or improve operational accuracy.
• Educated to degree level.

Responsibilities

• Notify correspondents and trading desks of unmatched trades.
• Resolve suspense account breaks and review rejected transactions.
• Assist stakeholders with updating or correcting trades upon request.
• Identify thematic issues and suggest improvements.
• Help identify and implement process improvements, using knowledge of automation technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in trade lifecycle operations projects, assisting with planning and execution to meet objectives.
• Develop and apply an understanding of market products and regulations in daily operations and decision-making.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines, using logical and analytical thinking to challenge the status quo.

What This Job Offers

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