Trade Lifecycle Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $76,000 - $95,300

About The Position

As a Trade Lifecycle P&S Professional within Market Operations, the Trade Lifecycle Analyst helps manage pre- and post-trading operations for the Purchase & Sales Department. The role balances, reconciles, and compares security trades; works with stakeholders to ensure new businesses and trade flows operate correctly; and coordinates with technology teams on trade investigations and process improvements. The work supports accurate, efficient firm operations and contributes to team goals and performance. The analyst develops knowledge of market products and emerging technologies with regular guidance and support from more experienced professionals.

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, demonstrating 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 operations.
• Ability to analyze processes and recommend ways to improve quality, control, and efficiency.
• Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.
• 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, including the use of automation technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in trade lifecycle operations projects, assisting with planning and execution to meet objectives.
• Develop a foundational understanding of market products and regulations and apply it to daily operations and decision-making.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet tight deadlines, using logical and analytical thinking to challenge the status quo.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package, including base salary and, for eligible roles, commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation in cash and/or forfeitable equity.
• Comprehensive health care coverage.
• On-site health and wellness centers.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Backup childcare.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health support.
• Financial coaching.

What This Job Offers

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