Trade Lifecycle Analyst, Direct Custody and Clearing

Trade Lifecycle Analyst, Direct Custody and Clearing

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the pre- and post-trading execution life cycle operations within the Direct Custody and Clearing (DCC) team. You will oversee daily transactional operations, ensure accurate processing, regulatory compliance, risk management, and collaboration with the DCC team in Sydney to achieve optimal outcomes for the business and clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Process and manage daily transaction processing operations for direct custody accounts, ensuring timely and accurate settlement. Support the Manager with team deliverables and performance objectives to meet SLAs. Collaborate with the DCC team in Sydney for best outcomes for the business and clients.
• Monitor process queues and coordinate with cross-functional teams including trading, settlement, and compliance to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Develop and implement process improvements aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control standards.
• Escalate operational issues, mitigate risks and ensure continuity of service.
• Prepare and provide regular operational and performance reports to senior management.
• Liaise with internal audit teams to support periodic reviews and implement recommended improvements.
• Ensure controls across the team are actioned, risks assessed and escalation to senior management where needed.
• Identify and support the implementation of efficiencies by driving new products, operations improvements and system development within the group; continuous improvement is essential.
• Ensure operational risks are identified and managed effectively, with systems and processes to minimize and monitor operating risk and compliance in custody operations and reconciliations.
• Develop and institute a continuous improvement program to enhance quality and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in transaction processing, ideally within a custodial or direct custody environment.
• Solid understanding of financial instruments, custody operations, and settlement processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance frameworks relevant to direct custody operations.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven problem-solving ability with the capacity to analyze qualitative and quantitative data and manage priorities.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement; able to adapt to changing processes and deliver high-quality client service.
• Effective communication with multiple stakeholders and strong technical and risk management skills in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Tenure and Eligibility

• Internal Application Eligibility: Must meet minimum employment tenure requirements (typical standard is 12 months). Some roles may require longer tenure in current position.
• Performance: Meets satisfactory performance standards as defined by the firm.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, beliefs, or disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting accommodations.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. The team serves clients in more than 100 countries, providing strategic advice, capital, risk management and liquidity.

Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Finance and Sales | Seniority level: Not Applicable

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