JPMorgan Agency Securities Finance Associate - Corporate Investment Bank 

Argentina, Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires 

192639433

Agency Securities Finance - Trading Services Associate

J.P. Morgan's Agency Securities Finance (ASF) involves transfer of securities from lenders to borrowers who are under an obligation to return the securities, on demand or at the end of an agreed term. An investment overlay strategy that enhances the intrinsic value of securities portfolio, generating income and reducing expense, within an acceptable level of risk.

As an ASF Trading Services Associate, you'll be responsible for understanding trading structures to accurately capture all transactions, complete reconciliation checks, and ensure controls are performed.

Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate capture of all transactions in the Risk Management Systems
• Complete intraday / end of day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately
• Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
• Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
• Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:

• Understand all relevant derivatives and hedging products (Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), Foreign Exchange (FX), Zero Coupon and Overnight Index Swaps (OIS), Bond and Futures)
• Knowledge of the front to back Operations process (including the key elements such as confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting) and facilitate issue resolution across teams
• Understand the key elements of other infrastructure groups (i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral, etc.) and recognize the impact of the actions of the Trade support team on these areas
• Must have clear communication skills and an ability to use these to work collaboratively, explain, and challenge, as appropriate
• Attention to details and sense of ownership
• Great team player able to work in a pressurized and changing environment
• Possess strong analytical and numerical skills
• Strong problem solving, control, and project management skills
• Strong technical skills, especially in Excel (VBA is a plus)

Your wellbeing is very important to us. Below you´ll find some examples of ongoing initiatives to promote it and a link to learn more about our benefits & culture:

• Generous vacation, exam and parental leave.
• Support for parents, including Family Network that provides support to parents and caregivers, Lactation room on premise, and Paid Day care for your children up to 6-years-old.
• Medical coverage for you and your family, including domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program which provides personal and confidential advisory on psychological, financial and legal matters.
• Wellness programs – e.g., Yoga, stretching and mindfulness classes delivered on premises.
• Language classes, mentorship programs and customized trainings.
• Platform for employee discounts in Buenos Aires.
• Many others that will be presented to you if you join the team.

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