JPMorgan Trading Services Associate 

United States, New York, New York 

696305480

Organization Description

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions with client assets of $4.1 trillion. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Job Description

As a Trading Services Associate, you will be part of a team that is responsible for performing trade implementation activities for managed accounts, including implementing and executing Portfolio Manager directed model changes, investing new accounts, cash flows, tax harvesting, and other client-directed activities.

Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate trading of accounts
• Work closely with other functions and infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’
• Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of inquiries
• Clear and concise communication with all internal peers and direct reports to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of inquiries and accurate processing of client and portfolio manager trade requests
• Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes, procedures, and business architecture
• Maintain knowledge of the managed solutions utilized throughout the managed accounts business
• Review, trade, and monitor risk of client portfolios
• Implementation of portfolio manager's trade direction
• Manage orders and send trades to fulfill the following typical daily tasks:
  • New account initial investments
  • Monitoring cash and security activity in client accounts
  • Liquidating accounts
  • Tax harvesting requests
• Monitoring accounts for model drift and strategy deviation
• Central point of contact for equity trading desks, technology, operations, product, project, and sales teams
• Assist Wealth Management portfolio managers with account maintenance issues and account trading inquiries
• Other tasks as assigned

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Understand all relevant investment products (managed accounts, equities, mutual funds, ETFs)
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of financial markets
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, demanding, and team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and direct small teams
• Clear communication of processes and expectations to junior team members
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for his/her actions and results at all times
• Demonstrates consistency between communicated messages and actions
• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with Managed Accounts
• Strong in VBA
• 5 years of operations experience, in trading and/or trade support

Employer Description

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.