Derivatives Operations - Analyst

JP Morgan Chase & Co; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Derivatives Operations Associate/Analyst to manage operational processes for FX and Derivatives transactions. The successful candidate will support a diverse, international client base by performing various tasks including affirmation and settlement, regulatory and tax reporting, and ensuring transaction accuracy. Ideal applicants will have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years' experience in derivatives operations, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Derivatives Operations within the banking industry.
• Ability to handle high-pressure environments while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience with external clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure trades are matched accurately and timely.
• Process all payments within cut-off times.
• Provide high standards of customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Athena

GPS

Kapital

Pyramid

DTCC

TIW

Markitwire

Thunderhead

Job description

Welcome to JPMorgan Chase. Are you looking for an opportunity to work in the Asia‑Pacific Derivatives Hub team? You have found the right team.

As a Derivatives Operations Associate / Analyst within the FX & OTC Derivatives Operations team, you will manage operational processes related to confirmations and settlement of FX and Derivatives transactions. You will support a global, diverse client base, performing affirmation, settlement, client money daily segregation, credit event management, client valuations, regulatory reporting, and tax reporting. You will facilitate transaction execution via a best‑in‑class systematic control framework, integrating risk systems (Athena, GPS, Kapital, Pyramid) with vendor platforms (DTCC, TIW, Markitwire, Thunderhead). Your responsibilities will include confirmation matching and chasing, client service and break resolution, processing FX/Derivatives transactions, maintaining client and business reference data, supporting Front Office sales and Middle Office, and managing inter‑regional stakeholders. You will also participate in process review and uplift.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all trades are correct and accurately matched in a timely and risk‑free manner.
• Ensure all payments are processed correctly and settled within cut‑off times.
• Provide the highest of customer service standards to external clients and internal partners/stakeholders.
• Partner closely with middle office, sales and operations teams around the globe.
• Ensure all controls and checks are completed by the end of day and day‑to‑day compliance with internal SLAs.
• Resolve outstanding breaks in the Nostro/Wash accounts, performing root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Analyze and re‑engineer existing processes.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Derivatives Operations within the banking industry.
• Good interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent relationship‑building and time‑management skills.
• Ability to cope in a high‑pressure environment with time‑critical deliveries while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify, understand, and address operational‑related issues.
• Control mindset to identify process control gaps, prioritize, and mitigate operational risk.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with an investment banking environment, preferably in Back Office.
• Experience with handling external clients.

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.