Securities Services Middle Office Associate

JPMorganChase; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an Associate to join their Client Facing Team. This role involves managing client inquiries related to Trade Cash and Asset Servicing while building strong relationships with internal and external partners. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and can multitask effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Flexible and innovative problem-solving attitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Confidence when communicating with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support a global Client Facing team with service delivery.
• Build working relationships with clients and operational teams.
• Provide subject matter expertise for Asset Servicing inquiries.
• Analyze and resolve issues for stakeholders.
• Identify areas for improvement in client processes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Analytical

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent planning skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Description

The role is based in the Firms Security Services business. The Security Services business delivers investor solutions to help institutional client protect their portfolios optimize their efficiency and maximize opportunities in diverse global markets. We support clients across a global custody network spanning 100 markets with custody and asset servicing fund accounting and administration alternative investment services integrated analytics agency lending collateral management and depositary receipt solutions. Our global clients include; Asset/Fund Managers Asset Owners Bank and Broker-Dealers Hedge Funds and Alternative Investors Insurance and GSEs (Government Sponsored Enterprise)

As an Associate within the Client Facing Team you will play a vital role in the day to day management of the Custody Middle Office. As a part of the team you will act as a point of contact for clients in respect of their Trade Cash and Asset Servicing enquiries and likewise the Team performs client outreach on behalf of the various Operational Teams. Key focus areas for the role are proactivity responsiveness knowledge and drive for excellence.

Job responsibilities

• Work a part of a global Client Facing team providing direct support across a wide variety of products and markets
• Build strong internal and external working relationships and partnerships with JPM clients and operational teams to ensure we provide a best in class service offering
• Provide value add client service and operational subject matter expertise for Asset Servicing Cash FX and Trade enquiries.
• Perform root cause analysis of Asset Servicing (COACs and Income) Cash FX and Trade issues / enquiries for internal and external stakeholders and review opportunities to encourage them to utilise JPM offered products for self-serviceable opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce client enquiries improve client STP rates for cash FX Asset Servicing and trade instructions manual fax reduction / any bespoke client processes

Required qualifications capabilities and skills

• Self-motivated flexible innovative adaptable and analytical
• Excellent prioritisation planning organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills confident at interacting with and communication with internal and external parties
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment essential

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills

• Some industry/product knowledge in Trades Cash or Asset Servicing would be advantageous

Required Experience

IC