Workplace Solutions - Settlements Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking a Settlements Analyst to support end-to-end settlement of share plan transactions for corporate clients globally, based in Cork, Ireland.

You will ensure accurate and timely settlements, monitor cash movements, and work within a controlled environment. The role offers interaction with internal and external stakeholders across markets and opportunities to contribute to automation of operational processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, settlements or post-trade processing.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor equity settlements and transfers.
• Prepare and review settlement instructions; ensure controls are followed.
• Review broker notes and reconcile details in internal systems.
• Monitor settlement status and investigate failed or delayed transactions.
• Coordinate with custodians, brokers, and transfer agents for timely settlement.
• Handle participant transfer requests from initiation to completion.
• Perform daily reconciliation and exception management; maintain risk controls.
• Adhere to procedures, regulatory requirements, and maker-checker framework.
• Support process improvements and automation projects.

Skills

Operations experience

Securities processing

Asset management

Custody services

Financial services

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Workplace Solutions - Settlements Analyst

Cork, Ireland

Job Information

• Job Identification 210780957
• Job Category Payments Lifecycle
• Business Unit Asset & Wealth Management
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 01:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regulated role: Fitness and Probity Regime Ireland (CF/PCF)? No

Job Description

Join our Workplace Solutions team and play a key role in supporting the end-to-end settlement of share plan transactions for corporate clients globally. As a Settlements Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely settlement of market transactions, participant transfers, and cash movements while operating within a highly controlled environment.

This role offers an opportunity to work across multiple markets, interact with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to the continued development and automation of critical operational processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Process and monitor equity sales, purchases, and free-of-payment share transfers.
• Create, review and release SWIFT settlement instructions in accordance with established controls.
• Review broker contract notes and ensure transaction details are accurately reflected within internal systems.
• Monitor settlement status and investigate failed, unmatched, or delayed transactions.
• Liaise with custodians, transfer agents, brokers, and internal teams to ensure timely settlement of transactions.
• Manage participant transfer requests from initiation through to completion.
• Perform daily reconciliation and exception management activities.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with documented procedures, regulatory requirements, and operational risk controls.
• Operate within a maker-checker framework, maintaining strong attention to detail and adherence to control standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and operational change activities.
• Assist with documentation updates, procedure maintenance, and testing of new enhancements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Experience in Operations, Settlements, Securities Processing, Asset Management, Custody, or Financial Services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and escalation issues appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Understanding of securities settlement and post-trade operations.
• Knowledge of SWIFT settlement messaging, including MT540, MT541, MT542, MT543 and MT103 message types.
• Experience interacting with custodians, brokers, and transfer agents.
• Exposure to reconciliation and exception management activities.
• Experience supporting process improvement, automation, or change initiatives.
• Knowledge of share plan administration or equity compensation operations.
• Attention to Detail
• Ownership & Accountability
• Adaptability & Resilience

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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.