Trade Lifecycle Analyst

JP Morgan Chase; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Bengaluru seeks a Trade Lifecycle Analyst to manage pre- and post-trading lifecycle across asset classes, with a primary focus on cash movements in and out of client accounts and funding for managed demand deposit accounts.

You will coordinate with Portfolio Managers, Trading/Execution teams, Operations and Technology globally to resolve issues and improve process stability through automation and enhanced data controls.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (written and oral).
• Strong time management, highly organized, and able to operate under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a control-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance; strong team player with global relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of investment products and SMA portfolio constructs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data environment and ensure system readiness for Middle Office platforms supporting SMA portfolios.
• Maintain accurate client, account, portfolio, benchmark, custodian, and security data within Middle Office systems.
• Open and set up new SMA accounts with complete attributes and requirements.
• Support ongoing SMA account lifecycle events with documentation and auditability.
• Reconcile positions, transactions, cash, and indicative data across systems and data sources.
• Investigate breaks and coordinate remediation with Ops/Tech; meet SLAs.
• Identify recurring data issues and help implement preventative controls.
• Manage deliverables while handling ad hoc queries from internal stakeholders.
• Run, validate, and distribute MIS reports covering SMA metrics.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where youll 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 teams goals and performance. Regular guidance and support from more experienced professionals will help you grow in your role.

Job responsibilities

• Oversee thedata environmentand ensuresystem readinessfor Middle Office platforms supporting SMA portfolios.
• Maintain accurate and timelyclient, account, portfolio, benchmark, custodian, and security static/reference datawithin Middle Office systems.
• Open and set up new SMA accountsin the relevant systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy of account attributes, restrictions, benchmarks, fee schedules (where applicable), and operational requirements.
• Support ongoingSMA account lifecycle events(updates, changes, maintenance requests), ensuring proper documentation and auditability.
• Reconcilepositions, transactions, cash, and indicative dataacross Middle Office systems and relevant data sources.
• Investigate breaks, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate remediation with Operations/Technology, and ensure timely closure in line with SLAs.
• Proactively identify recurring reconciliation or data issues and help implement preventative controls.
• Manage deliverables while servicingad hoc queries and requestsfrom internal stakeholders, prioritizing effectively across competing deadlines.
• Run, validate, prepare, and distributeMIS reportscovering SMA business and operational metrics (e.g., volumes, breaks, turnaround times, exceptions, data quality indicators).
• Produce and interpret results for internal clients, highlight risks and trends, and elevate emerging issues before they impact downstream processes.
• Partner withPortfolio Managers, Trading/Execution teams, Operations, and Technologyglobally to resolve issues and improve process stability.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Fluent in English(written and oral) with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strongtime management, highly organized, and able to operate under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Exceptionalattention to detailand acontrol-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance when required; strong team player able to build relationships globally.
• Proficiency withMicrosoft Office, especiallyExcel, plus Word and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge ofinvestment productsand portfolio constructs used in SMA mandates.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior exposure to SMA operating models (custodian interfaces, portfolio restrictions/guidelines, benchmarks, client reporting dependencies).
• 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
• Strong academic background withminimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, ideally supportingManaged Accounts / SMA / Portfolio Operations / Middle Officefunctions.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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 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.