Corporate Functions & Operations Recruiter Associate jobs at Jpmorgan in Australia

As an Analyst/Associate you will be a key player in our business strategy and execution. You will participate in the full cycle of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal committee memoranda and client presentations. You will play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with analysts and associates, as well as assisting more senior bankers. You will have strong function skills in the major areas of investment banking and will demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer who is capable of generating and executing his/her own transactions. Most importantly, the candidate will be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with senior bankers in originating, structuring and executing financing and advisory transactions across various products including M&As, IPOs, bonds, loans and structured products
• Developing content in marketing/execution materials for maximum client impact
• Creating financial models and detailed valuation analysis for pitches / projects
• Interacting with senior team members and client management teams to execute transactions and identifying and managing all risks in a given deal
• Guiding, reviewing and coordinating the analytic work of junior bankers to move marketing / execution process forward
• Liaising with internal and external parties on transactions (e.g. lawyers, accountants, counterparties)
• Providing leadership and mentorship in guiding and training junior bankers
• Leading client negotiations, Q&A process and management interviews

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance/Economics or a related field from a top tier educational institution
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in an investment banking front office role
• Strong financial modelling skills
• Understands transaction cycle and the steps in the process and is execution oriented
• Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other line of business
• Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently
• Real Estate sector experience preferred although not essential

Job responsibilities

• Participate in the "full cycle" of transactional execution including preparing marketing pitches, reviewing and formulating financial analysis, preparing and presenting internal and client presentations
• Play a leadership role in implementing the execution function including working with, and supporting, associates as well as assisting more senior bankers
• Strengthen your analytical, modelling, research and writing and presentation skills and demonstrate the ability to become a senior officer of the bank over time
• Be knowledgeable about the global and Australian sectors and its participants and will collaborate closely with colleagues across JP Morgan’s global platform as well as the Australian product groups
• Be highly enthusiastic about J.P. Morgan's mission and be driven and committed to its success
• Work with the broader team of over 100 Analysts and Associates across the APAC region, you will be involved real-time in transactions that may include travel

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 1-2 years of prior work experience in investment banking / finance related sectors and an awareness of the products and services provided
• A well-rounded academic background from a top tier educational institution.
• Strong financial modelling skills
• A general understanding of the M&A and capital markets transaction cycle and processes involved
• Impeccable communication details with the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients and key stakeholders in other product groups
• Proactive, highly motivated, and committed with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively

As a Vice President - Business Manager for our Asia Pacific Securities Services Operations team, you will promote strategic initiatives, optimize performance, and advise senior management in a dynamic, high-profile role. You will play a crucial role in optimizing business performance by promoting key initiatives and serving as a trusted advisor to Business and Group Heads. This dynamic position involves identifying, escalating, and mitigating business risks, and requires adaptability to align with the priorities of various business lines. You will be instrumental in advising senior management and coordinating the deployment of corporate resources to achieve strategic and tactical objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver Operations business management services across a range of responsibilities, including strategy tracking and execution, business planning and performance monitoring
• Prepare and communicate business strategy, performance and priorities to key stakeholders, working closely with Operations, Finance, HR, Tech, Legal, Compliance
• Ensure the integrity of the department’s financial performance, including management of expenses and allocations; identify productivity initiatives and drive implementation
• Identify, escalate and mitigate business risks that could impair our ability to do business: e.g. capacity issues, investment costs
• Prepare and manage Offsites / department reviews, Town Halls, organization communications etc.
• Partner with the business, Operations and Technology in the definition of future workflows and implementation of related technology and infrastructure projects to prepare the business to meet the requirements of an ever evolving market structure
• Partner with the relevant external service/ infrastructure providers
• Represent business in respective internal/external working groups
• Support People Engagement initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• 8 plus years of experience in Financial Management, Business Management or COO experience
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Securities Services
• Strong presentation skills along with being confident to present to senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, ability to present new ideas in a compelling manner from financial data and create meaningful reports and proposals for senior management
• Build positive internal relationships across different lines of business
• Self-motivated, tenacious, and be able to work with high degree of independence. Excellent time management/prioritization skills is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Should be able to define and deliver to conclusion a strategic agenda across multiple groups
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with ability to analyze large data sets and present conclusions concisely
• Excellent project management and organizational skills. Attention to detail with logical thought process

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Global Markets and Payments Products would be advantageous

As an Associate in the Investment Information Services team, you will be responsible for interpreting guidelines, building investment rules, investigation of potential violations and partnering with the investment manager and/or the client to assess their needs and provide solutions. In your new role, you will be exposed to a wide gamut of financial products, including Equities, Fixed Income securities and Complex Assets.

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret guidelines and investment mandates to develop logic-based rules for effective compliance monitoring.
• Implement client requirements for prospectus and rule changes on the compliance platform, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct meticulous root-cause analysis of investment exceptions, including portfolio holdings, composition, historical transactions, and data verification for compliance.
• Resolve compliance exceptions by communicating with clients, fund managers for true exceptions, and upstream teams for data or coding gaps.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive manual regulatory and client reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and industry trends in post-trade compliance, providing insights and strategic recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with clients to review and implement changes in global post-trade monitoring regulations, establishing a standard set of regulatory rules.
• Monitor client mailbox, ensuring all queries are resolved urgently and rule coding requests are routed and addressed within set timelines.
• Interface with Controls, Audit, and Risk teams to review, analyse, and enhance all process-related controls for compliance assurance.
• Participate in client calls to review services and discuss ongoing projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and requirements.
• Support new client onboarding by providing functional expertise and developing customised compliance solutions tailored to client needs.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Hold a graduate or postgraduate degree with at least 8 years of experience in financial services, mutual funds, or stock broking.
• Possess extensive experience in post-trade compliance roles within investment banks, asset management, or brokerage firms.
• Demonstrate proficiency in software applications and systems for post-trade compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Have working knowledge in guideline coding on compliance systems like Charles River, Sentinel, and Aladdin.
• Exhibit strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements affecting post-trade activities.
• Understand complex instruments, fixed income, and equity products in depth.
• Exhibit knowledge of the asset management industry, including mutual, pension, insurance, and hedge funds operations.
• Demonstrate outstanding analytical skills for creating logic-based investment rules.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exhibit excellent organisational skills to prioritise workloads and meet stringent timelines.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Advanced degree or professional certification including but not limited to Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Company Secretary (CS), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualifications preferred.
• Experience with automation tools (Alteryx, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Python, etc.) to create efficiencies will be preferred.
• Certification course in Credit Risk Management (CRD), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Investment Company Act of 1940 (1940 Act), European regulations preferred.