Trade Lifecycle Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Trade Lifecycle Analyst in the United Kingdom to manage pre- and post-trading lifecycle operations, with a focus on cash movements and funding for client accounts. You will coordinate with multiple lines to ensure proper funding and contribute to automation initiatives.

You will engage with stakeholders, manage projects, and build understanding of market products and regulations to support efficient, compliant operations and ongoing process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge of financial markets and transaction lifecycle.
• Ability to manage cash movements and coordinate funding across lines.
• Experience with process improvement and automation technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash movements into and out of client accounts with accurate allocation.
• Collaborate with other business lines to facilitate proper funding.
• Identify and implement process improvements using automation technologies.
• Participate in projects related to trade lifecycle operations.
• Develop understanding of market products and regulations for daily operations and decisions.
• Adapt to tight deadlines with organized, analytical approach.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Cash flow coordination

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Project management

Tools

VBA

Job description

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle operations. Your focus on cash movements, funding coordination, and process improvements will be key to enhancing operational efficiency and driving success. As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of pre- and post-trading life cycles across all asset classes, with a primary focus on cash movements in and out of client accounts and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts. You will coordinate with other business lines to ensure proper funding, applying your knowledge of trade lifecycle processes to identify and resolve issues while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives. Your success will depend on your ability to actively listen, ask insightful questions, and establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as manage projects and influence outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of market products and emerging technologies, directly impacting the team's goals and performance. Regular guidance and support from more experienced professionals will help you grow in your role.

Job responsibilities

• Manage cash movements into and out of client accounts, ensuring accurate allocation and reconciliation of funds.
• Collaborate with other business lines to facilitate proper funding, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements, utilizing knowledge of automation technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in projects related to trade lifecycle operations, assisting in the planning and execution stages to meet set objectives.
• Develop a foundational understanding of market products and regulations, applying this knowledge to daily operations and decision-making processes.
• Adapt to tight deadlines by effectively organizing and prioritizing work, while applying a strong logical and analytical mindset to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Baseline knowledge or equivalent expertise in financial markets and understanding of the transaction lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cash movements and coordinate with various business lines for proper funding.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and automation technologies, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency.
• Ability to establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, demonstrating beginning proficiency in stakeholder management.
• Familiarity with project management principles, with experience in assisting with project planning and execution.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a background in Economics or Industrial Engineering enhancing understanding of complex financial operations.
• Experience in finance industry operations, demonstrating capability in managing and optimizing financial processes.
• Proficiency in VBA, adding value through automation and efficiency improvements in financial operations.
• Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.