Join our team where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and efficient trade processing across all asset classes. Your advanced analytical skills and trade lifecycle expertise will be vital in solving complex problems, making impactful decisions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

As a Trade Lifecycle Associate II within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your expertise in trade lifecycle processes will be crucial in ensuring all trades are processed accurately and efficiently on respective platforms. You will be expected to apply your advanced analytical skills and broad understanding of the professional field to solve problems, make decisions that impact the department, and ensure compliance with technical standards and policies. Your role will involve coordinating with various departments, managing cash movements in and out of client accounts, and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts. You will also be responsible for identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements, leveraging automation technologies, and managing projects effectively. Your ability to influence and manage internal stakeholders, coupled with your strong presentation skills and market product knowledge, will be key to your success in this role. 

Job responsibilities Oversee the preparation and management of funding for managed demand deposit accounts (DDA’s), ensuring proper allocation of wires to client/funding accounts within the appropriate threshold.  Conduct comprehensive reconciliation of ledgers using various systems and tools, identifying and addressing any discrepancies promptly.  Oversee and execute the timely and accurate settlement of all derivative products (excluding FX).Perform daily reconciliation of settlement activity, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate books and records.Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Trading, Middle Office, Confirmations, and Collateral Management to resolve settlement breaks and exceptions.Ensure all operational controls are diligently performed, documented, and signed off in a timely manner.Communicate clearly and effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve settlement queries and issues.Participate in and contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at process improvement, automation, and risk reduction within the settlements function.Develop a deep understanding of derivatives products, settlement cycles, and market conventions.Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and ensure compliance in all settlement activities.Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Minimum of 8 years of work experience in derivatives and/or settlements is required.Demonstrated proficiency in using automation technologies to optimize trade lifecycle operations and implement process improvements.  Advanced knowledge of market product definitions, operating procedures, and industry regulations, with the ability to apply this knowledge in day-to-day operations.  Proven ability to manage projects effectively, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering results within set timelines.  Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with experience in using various systems and tools for ledger reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.  In-depth knowledge of derivative products (excluding FX) and their settlement processes.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Proficiency in Excel; experience with VBA or other automation tools is a plus.