FX Operations & Trade Lifecycle Specialist

JPMorganChase; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan is seeking an FX Analyst in Market Operations to support smooth processing of foreign exchange transactions and related settlements.

You will handle confirmations, pre-confirmations, payments, data maintenance and issue investigations, contributing to a collaborative market operations team. The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to work under time pressure within an investment banking environment.

Qualifications

• Understand Foreign Exchange and derivatives products.
• Experience with SWIFT MT messages, payment processing, and CLS settlements.

Responsibilities

• Process Foreign Exchange and derivatives confirmation transactions, ensuring all confirmations are matched within required timeframes
• Resolve outstanding mismatches and address issues and queries in line with Service Level Agreements
• Mitigate risk by reviewing trades, identifying gaps, and implementing preventive and detective controls as per business procedures
• Create and publish daily management information reports on key performance and risk indicators
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients
• Escalate issues to the team leader within appropriate timeframes
• Apply understanding of key controls and regulatory requirements in daily activities
• Participate in strategic initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvement and workflow efficiency

Skills

Foreign Exchange

Derivatives

Japanese language

SWIFT MT messages

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Time-pressure

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

Tools

None

Job description

J.P. Morgan is seeking an FX Analyst in Market Operations to support smooth processing of foreign exchange transactions and related settlements.

You will handle confirmations, pre-confirmations, payments, data maintenance and issue investigations, contributing to a collaborative market operations team. The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to work under time pressure within an investment banking environment.