Asia Currency Emerging Markets Non Linear Middle Office - Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Singapore seeks a Trading Services Associate to support the Asia Currency Emerging Markets Non Linear Middle Office. You will capture transactions, perform reconciliations, and ensure accuracy across front-to-back processes, partnering with operations, risk, finance, and technology.

The role requires a degree and at least 3 years in trading services or related operations, with strong communication and a collaborative mindset to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in trading services, trade support, or an operational/control role.
• Demonstrated understanding of derivatives and hedging products including Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), FX, Zero Coupon and OIS, Bonds, Futures
• Knowledge of the front to back operation process, including confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting
• Ability to perform the key elements of other infrastructure groups (Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral) and understand their impact on Trade support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain issues to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• Preferred: understanding of Total Return Swap and Loans
• Preferred: developing experience with AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains

Responsibilities

• Capture all transactions in the Risk Management Systems accurately in a timely manner
• Complete intraday / end of day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks
• Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach'
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Clear and concise communication with all support teams to resolve queries
• Participate in strategic initiatives; evolve processes and business architecture
• Build an in-depth understanding of trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career journey with the firm in the Operations team where we are committed to excellence, innovation, and fostering a collaborative environment. Join a high performing team and make an immediate impact to our Currencies and Emerging Market business where we drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.

As a Trading Services Associate within the Asia Currency Emerging Markets Non Linear Middle Office, you will capture and validate trading transactions, perform key reconciliation and control checks, and support timely issue resolution across front-to-back processes. You will work with partners in operations, risk, finance, and technology to help ensure accurate books and records and effective daily processing.

Job Responsibilities

• Capture all transactions in the Risk Management Systems accurately in a timely manner
• Complete intraday / end of day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately
• Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach'
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
• Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
• Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in trading services, trade support, or an operational/control role
• Demonstrated understanding of derivatives and hedging products including Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), Foreign Exchange (FX), Zero Coupon and Overnight Index Swaps (OIS), Bonds, Futures
• Knowledge of the front to back operation process, including confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting
• Ability to perform the key elements of other infrastructure groups (i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral, etc.) and recognize the impact of the actions of the Trade support team on these areas
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain issues and actions to diverse stakeholders
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and manage priorities in a time-sensitive environment

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Demonstrated understanding of Total Return Swap and Loans
• 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

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.

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. Capture and reconcile trading activity, run daily controls, and partner with teams to ensure accurate front-to-back processing.