Global Equities – Financial Reporting, Analysis & Control – Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London seeks an Associate for the External Reporting Team within Equities Product Control. You will help maintain data integrity, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements across trading, finance, and operations.

You will design and enhance controls for balance sheets and liquidity, automate tasks, and support audits while collaborating with multiple teams to deliver accurate, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or related field.
• Experience in product control, financial analysis, or similar analytical role.
• Understanding of equities products including cash equities, equity derivatives, swaps, and financing.
• Proficiency in Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau.
• Experience with process improvement, control enhancement, or automation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and enhance controls for daily and monthly balance sheet and liquidity processes.
• Identify risks early and ensure robust data and reporting.
• Seek smarter, more efficient ways of working and automate tasks.
• Reconcile trading positions, balances, and valuations with accuracy.
• Collaborate with trading, treasury, operations, and finance teams.
• Support audits and maintain clear process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulations.
• Identify automation opportunities using tools such as Alteryx.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Automation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or related field

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Join a global leader in Equities and make your mark on a high-impact team. As part of our External Reporting group, you’ll help shape the future of our business by ensuring data integrity and driving process improvements. Collaborate with talented colleagues across trading, finance, and operations while developing your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your analytical mindset and passion for innovation will be valued and rewarded. If you’re ready to grow and make a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

As an Associate in the External Reporting Team within the Equities Product Control Group, you play a key role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our Equities Trading business. You will help us strengthen our control framework, drive process improvements, and implement innovative solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and transparency. Together, we create value for the business and support your professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and enhance controls for daily and monthly balance sheet and liquidity processes
• Identify risks early and ensure robust data and reporting
• Seek and implement smarter, more efficient ways of working
• Automate manual tasks and challenge existing processes
• Reconcile trading positions, balances, and valuations with accuracy
• Investigate and resolve data mismatches and issues
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and regulations
• Participate in control testing and maintain clear process documentation
• Support audits and knowledge sharing across teams
• Identify and implement automation opportunities using tools such as Alteryx
• Collaborate with trading, treasury, operations, and finance teams to align goals and share ideas

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, STEM, or related field
• Relevant experience in product control, financial analysis, or similar analytical role
• Understanding of equities products such as cash equities, equity derivatives, swaps, and financing business
• Proficiency in Excel, Alteryx, and Tableau
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, control enhancement, or automation initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder management and presenting ideas to management

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Knowledge of balance sheet and liquidity concepts
• Progress toward professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA
• Experience supporting audits or regulatory reviews
• Familiarity with process documentation best practices
• Exposure to automation tools beyond Alteryx
• Experience working in a global or cross-functional team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills