Trade Lifecycle Analyst

Aumni; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Trade Lifecycle Analyst to manage pre- and post-trading operations with a focus on cash movements and funding coordination. You will work across asset classes, partner with multiple business lines, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Based in the United Kingdom, you will develop deep knowledge of market products and regulations

Qualifications

• Baseline knowledge of financial markets and transaction lifecycle.
• Ability to manage cash movements and coordinate funding with multiple lines.
• Experience with process improvement and automation to boost efficiency.
• Develop stakeholder relationships and assist with project planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash movements into and out of client accounts with accurate allocation.
• Collaborate across lines to ensure proper funding and seamless coordination.
• Identify and implement process improvements using automation technologies.
• Support trade lifecycle projects from planning to execution.
• Build understanding of market products and regulations for daily decisions.
• Adapt to tight deadlines with strong organization and analytical thinking.

Skills

Financial markets knowledge

Stakeholder management

Project management

Process improvement

Automation technologies

VBA

AI analytics tools

Education

Economics or Industrial Engineering background

Tools

VBA

AI analytics tools

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.

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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. Join JPMorganChase as a Trade Lifecycle Analyst to manage cash movements, funding, and drive process improvements across assets.