JPMorgan Trading Services Associate 

United Kingdom, England, London 

883478869

As a Trading Services Associate in Exotics Index and Single Stocks team, you'll be responsible for understanding trading structures to accurately capture all transactions, complete reconciliation checks, and ensure controls are performed.

Job responsibilities

• Captures of all transactions in the Risk Management Systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Completes 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
• Works closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’
• Ensures all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Communicate clear and concise with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
• Participates and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
• Builds an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Strong technical skills, especially in Excel (VBA is a plus)