As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst - Reconciliation, within Prime Finance Services, you will work closely with the trading desks on day to day basis on identifying possible breaks arising out of Trade, Position, Nostros & P&L between Risk and Internal Systems to mitigate any risk arising to the firm. You will be part of a team that works on stringent market based timelines covering Asia and EMEA F&O JPM inhouse Trading business. In this role, you will work very close with Business and traders to ensure seamless trading across F&O products and meet client/ market bespoke and controls to mitigate any exposures to the firm mitigating risk/ exposures through trading. The team also drives innovation, transformation and change management across industry initiatives, strategic programs both internally and externally.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform Trade, Position and P&L Reconciliation of Risk systems vs. internal books
- Execute Nostro Reconciliations for Cash Movements i.e. Margin movements, fees and Commissions at Entity & CCY Levels
- Coordinate with Trading desks, Middle Offices , Risk & Tech on regular basis on daily discrepancies
- Review and check the accuracy of daily Reconciliations performed by the team
- Complete Daily Funding and checks pertaining to Payments and OFAC
- Ensure the team completes all mandatory trainings and adheres to all controls
- Ensure that all issues are investigated and resolved in a timely manner as per Business Standards
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Understanding of Future & Options products
- Strong on Communication to build strong relationships across Traders and Business
- Ability to analyze and comprehend issues for resolution
- Query Management and Reporting/ Analytical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Commerce/ Operations/ Investment banking.
- Experience in Operations in Investment Banking/ Financial services firms interacting with senior/demanding internal clients
- Problem solver with the ability to assist in the development of solutions for clients and strategic thinker, able to review and implement process improvements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail is required and highly numerate with good keyboard and core system (Outlook, Excel, Word) skills.
- Ability to adhere to strict deadlines/procedures and work in a methodical and organized manner
- Strong Risk and Control Awareness – with the ability to push back on stakeholders when risk/controls could be compromised.
- Dynamic & proactive team player, ensuring that the team works together in the most efficient manner.