Rates Derivatives Middle Office Trade and Risk Management (Analyst)

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in the City of London is seeking a Rates Derivatives Middle Office Trade and Risk Management Analyst. This role focuses on optimizing trading operations, supporting order execution, and contributing to continuous improvement in trade processing. The ideal candidate will have baseline knowledge in trading services and strong skills in automation technologies. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of financial markets.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge of order execution and trade settlement required.
• Proactive approach to change management and process optimization.
• Ability to communicate insights based on data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support trade orders and ensure seamless flow to back-office systems.
• Utilize knowledge of market products to optimize trading platform.
• Participate in change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of trading services

Proficiency in automation technologies

Data analysis skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Join JPMorganChase and be at the forefront of optimizing our trading operations. This role offers a unique opportunity for career growth and skill enhancement, as you support the success of our trading and portfolio management businesses. Be part of a dynamic team where your expertise and development will drive impactful change and innovation.

As a Rates Derivatives Middle Office Trade and Risk Management (Analyst) within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in the execution and processing of trade orders, ensuring the smooth operation of our trading and portfolio management businesses. Your work will have a significant impact within your team, contributing to the overall performance of our trading services. Your responsibilities span from supporting order execution to settlement, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all trade activities. You will leverage your developing knowledge of market products and automation technologies to optimize our operating platform. Your ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement will be developed in this role, as you work to enhance our processes and systems. With a focus on collaboration, you will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, while developing your influence and presentation skills to communicate data-driven insights and collaborate in impactful decisions. Your work will have a direct impact on our team's performance and the achievement of our short-term operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Support trade orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring seamless flow to subsequent back-office systems.
• Develop and Utilize knowledge of market products to understand each deal and contribute to the optimization of our trading platform.
• Develop and apply automation technologies to support trade processing, including settlements, profit and loss, and confirmations.
• Actively participate in change management initiatives, leveraging resources to minimize disruption and facilitate successful transitions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts, identifying inefficiencies in processes and proposing solutions based on data analysis.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in trading services, specifically in order execution and trade settlement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply automation technologies in a trading environment, with a focus on process optimization.
• Proactive in change management, with the ability to leverage resources to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize disruption.
• Developing skills in data analysis and tech literacy, with the ability to communicate data-driven insights effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop internal stakeholder management, with a focus on building productive relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Comprehensive understanding of financial markets, trading instruments, and the overall trading process, with experience in trading services like order execution, trade processing, and risk monitoring, supported by previous experience in finance industry operations roles.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and conflict management skills, with excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal abilities to resolve issues and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Effective presentation and negotiation skills, combined with an innovative mindset focused on continuous process improvement, and a willingness to be flexible in a team-oriented environment.

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.