Asset Management - Trading Services Analyst

Next Frontier Capital; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Manila seeks a Trading Services Analyst to execute and monitor core post-trade processes, ensuring accuracy and timely settlements. You will reconcile trades with counterparties, maintain records, and support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk and improve efficiency.

Role involves partnering with traders in the United States and internal teams to handle daily activities, resolve inquiries, and uphold strong control discipline across multiple instruments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in trade operations or related role.
• Experience with trade processing and settlement platforms or similar systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to reconcile data, identify root causes, and resolve exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of trades, positions, and cash balances.
• Investigate, document, and resolve breaks or discrepancies.
• Execute trade processing activities to support settlement across instruments.
• Monitor trade flows and remediate issues impacting settlement.
• Maintain trade records and support audit-ready documentation.
• Identify process improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Partner with technology teams to enhance processing workflows.
• Support risk management by following controls and policies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Job description

Make an impact in a fast-paced environment where operational excellence protects clients and markets. You will help ensure trades are accurately processed and settled, issues are resolved quickly, and controls remain strong. You will partner closely with trading, technology, risk, and other internal teams to improve processes and reduce operational risk. If you enjoy problem solving and ownership, this role offers meaningful visibility and growth.

Job summary

As a Trading Services Analyst in our operations support services team, you will execute and monitor core post-trade processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong control discipline. You will reconcile and resolve trade discrepancies with counterparties, maintain trade records in line with applicable standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that reduce risk and improve efficiency. You will partner with traders based in the United States and internal stakeholders to support daily trading activities and respond to trade-related inquiries.

Job responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliations of trades, positions, and cash balances to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Investigate, document, and resolve breaks or discrepancies within agreed timelines
• Execute trade processing activities to support accurate and timely settlement across multiple financial instruments
• Monitor trade flows and identify, elevate, and remediate issues that may impact settlement
• Maintain accurate trade records and support audit-ready documentation practices
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Partner with technology teams to support enhancements to trade processing workflows and systems
• Support operational risk management by following controls, reporting issues, and adhering to risk management policies

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3 years of experience in trade operations, financial services operations, or a closely related role
• Experience using trade processing and settlement platforms or similar operational systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience working with internal stakeholders and external counterparties
• Demonstrated ability to reconcile data, identify root causes, and resolve exceptions using structured problem-solving approaches
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience following documented procedures and controls to support risk management and operational discipline

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience supporting a specific asset class (for example: equities, exchange-traded funds, or mutual funds)
• Experience using data analysis tools and automation skills (for example: Structured Query Language (SQL) and Python)
• Understanding of financial markets and the end-to-end trade lifecycle
• Experience driving process improvements (for example: documenting current-state workflows and implementing future-state changes)
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience aligning across teams to resolve operational issues in a global environment through cross-cultural communication and collaboration
• 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

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. Reconcile and settle trades, resolve breaks, and strengthen controls to keep trade records accurate and on time.