Associate - Product Analysis (Fixed Income)

JPMorgan Chase Bank; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase Bank in Mumbai seeks an Associate to support SAIC subledger Fixed Income systems, documenting accounting requirements and ensuring alignment with US and local GAAP. The role collaborates with controllers, operations and technology to translate needs into scalable infrastructure.

We value a finance professional with 5+ years experience, strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience, preferably in controller or GL support.
• Understanding of general ledger processes and accounting functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication with presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Document detailed accounting requirements for US and local GAAP.
• Collaborate with controllers to capture design requirements.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure alignment between groups.
• Work with technology to translate requirements into system logic.
• Ensure controls and governance are maintained throughout the project.
• Write and execute UAT test cases and participate in E2E testing.
• Engage PMO and provide periodic governance updates.
• Communicate updates to finance stakeholders for design decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Strategic Accounting Infrastructure and Control (SAIC) Team is responsible for the analysis and execution of financial accounting architecture changes, supporting Financial Control, Asset Class Control, and Product Control (Finance Organization). The projects range from production remediations and industry/LOB initiatives to large-scale, multi-year strategic initiatives to replace entire product systems.

We are looking for Associate to support the Impact & GPTM subledger Fixed Income trading systems to support Fixed Income activities

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide and document detailed accounting requirements for finance organization adhering to US and local GAAP
• Liaise with controllers organization to document requirements and pain points to include in design accounting architecture design
• Work closely with operations support areas to ensure requirements align and met between both organizations
• Work closely with technology developing logic to meet finance requirements
• Ensure strategic infrastructure design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established
• Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment- including identifying any opportunities for process and control improvements
• Write and execute UAT test cases; participate in E2E, production parallel and conversion testing
• Liaise with PMO and assist with overall governance
• Communicate updates to finance stakeholders and engage for review and design decision throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidate Requirements

The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment. Additional qualifications:

• 5+ years finance experience. Preferred experience as controller or accounting/general ledger support function.
• Understanding of general ledger and accounting functions and processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and ability to provide solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Organized and self-motivated
• Strong multitasking and prioritizing skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups). PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of Alteryx is a plus but not required