JPMorgan Trade Support - Analyst 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

673309599

Job Summary:

Join our dynamic Sydney FX Middle Office team as a Trading Services Professional, supporting the electronic trading franchise as well as the FX voice sales desk. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and amending deals, monitoring orders, ensuring exposure alignment with franchise expectations, completing reconciliation checks, and ensuring that all controls are diligently performed. This role requires a keen understanding of FX fundamentals, risk management, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams to mitigate risk and ensure smooth trading operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately capture all transactions in the Risk Management Systems in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage FX exposure to align with franchise expectation.
• Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, including completeness and reconciliation checks, to ensure accurate processing of new trading activity and general book management.
• Collaborate 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.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries.
• Participate in and contribute to various strategic initiatives; continuously improve and evolve processes and business architecture.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective.
• Work closely with FX Sales & Traders, providing an opportunity for professional growth and development.

Requirements:

• Clear communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively, explain, and challenge as appropriate.
• Strong attention to detail and a sense of ownership.
• Excellent team player capable of working in a pressurized and changing environment.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient problem-solving, control, and project management skills.

Beneficial Attributes:

• Understanding of Foreign Exchange (FX) and FX Options (FXO) products.
• Knowledge of the front-to-back Operations process, including key elements such as confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting, and the ability to facilitate issue resolution across teams.
• Understanding of the key elements of other infrastructure groups (e.g., Finance, Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Legal, Collateral) and the impact of the Trade Support team's actions on these areas.
• Strong technical skills, particularly in Excel, Python or digital automation tools like Alteryx, Xceptor, etc.