Markets Asset Servicing – Risk Team, Vice President

J.P. Morgan; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Vice President – Risk Analyst to lead risk analysis for corporate actions and ensure robust controls. This role involves collaboration with senior leaders across various departments to enhance operational excellence and mitigate market exposure. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in asset servicing, strong leadership skills, and exceptional analytical abilities. The position offers an opportunity to drive improvements while handling complex inquiries in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Asset Servicing or related field.
• Strong knowledge of corporate actions and asset servicing operations.
• Proven experience with risk analysis and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk analysis of voluntary corporate actions across all lines of business.
• Produce daily management reports summarizing risk and actions taken.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues and inquiries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Join a high-impact team at the center of global markets. Shape risk management strategies and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver best‑in‑class asset servicing solutions.

As a Vice President – Risk Analyst within Markets Asset Servicing Team, you will lead risk analysis for voluntary corporate actions, ensuring robust controls and timely execution. You will partner with stakeholders across Prime Finance, Trading, and support teams to drive operational excellence and mitigate market exposure.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead risk analysis of voluntary corporate actions across all lines of business.
• Review event details and stock records to identify nuanced and positional risks.
• Calculate market exposure, including discount, liquidity, and volatility.
• Oversee event capture and ensure timely instruction issuance.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of corporate instructions to custodians and trading counterparties.
• Supervise and participate in projects to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Investigate and resolve complex issues and enquiries.
• Produce daily management reports summarizing risk and actions taken.
• Escalate risk events appropriately ahead of expiration.
• Collaborate with senior management and cross‑functional teams to manage risk.
• Drive a culture of risk awareness and operational excellence.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Asset Servicing or related field.
• Strong knowledge of corporate actions and asset servicing operations.
• Proven risk analysis and operational controls experience.
• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong understanding of the transaction/trade lifecycle.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High adaptability and proactive approach to change.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in process improvement and project management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with Prime Finance, Equity Derivatives, or Fixed Income products.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM).
• Experience with reconciliation tools and risk reporting systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in asset servicing.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Track record of driving operational change.