Trading Services Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Trading Services Senior Associate to ensure efficient trade executions and enhance operational efficiency. The role demands strong analytical skills, trading experience, and mastery of Microsoft Excel. Join a team dedicated to delivering top-notch services and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in trading or financial services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Executes daily trading operations efficiently.
• Monitors and reconciles trading accounts.
• Delivers exceptional service to clients.
• Prepares and analyzes trading reports.
• Assists in training and mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Trading or financial services experience

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Detail-oriented

Tools

Trading platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Job Description

Are you ready to elevate your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment?

As a Trading Services Senior Associate within the Trading Services team, you will play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of trade activities, from order entry to settlement. While still developing, your expertise in market products and understanding of automation technologies will be instrumental in optimizing our trading services. You will be expected to leverage your proficiency in change management and continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and resilience of our operating platform. Your role will also allow you to keep developing your relationships with internal stakeholders, presenting insights to senior management, and driving process improvements.

Job responsibilities

• Executes daily trading operations efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate trade execution while collaborating with traders and team members to resolve discrepancies
• Monitors and reconciles trading accounts to maintain accuracy, driving the development and implementation of process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency
• Delivers exceptional service to internal and external clients, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, trading regulations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards
• Prepares and analyzes trading reports for management review, actively participating in team meetings and contributing to strategic discussions
• Assists in training and mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Manages ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and a proactive approach to addressing emerging needs

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Extensive experience in trading or financial services, showcasing a deep understanding of industry practices and operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling effective decision-making and innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, facilitating clear and productive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, along with advanced digital literacy for integrating innovative technologies in trade services
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, maintaining a detail-oriented approach and strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in team settings, with a solid knowledge of trading systems and financial markets, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Proficiency in trading platforms and software, demonstrating the ability to effectively navigate and optimize these tools
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the trading industry, ensuring compliance and adherence to industry standards
• Capability to leverage digital literacy for adopting and integrating innovative technologies, enhancing trade services and operational efficiency
• Skill in utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance trade service processes, driving improved decision-making and data-driven insights

About Us

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.

About the Team

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.