Trade Lifecycle Specialist IV (OPTD04)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Trade lifecycle specialist, foreign exchange (post-settlement) to manage trade breaks and client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and risk mitigation.

You will coordinate escalations and contribute to cross-team improvements across the trade lifecycle. You will handle moderately complex issues, document steps, and drive process enhancements while supporting automation to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years in trade lifecycle operations, reconciliations, settlements, or related financial services.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and apply structured problem solving.
• Strong analytical skills to detect patterns and validate information from multiple sources.
• Experience creating updates and materials for stakeholders using standard office tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines.
• Work well under pressure while maintaining accuracy and detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-settlement trade breaks and client inquiries, prioritizing items to meet service and risk timelines.
• Investigate failed settlements and reconciliation differences, identifying root causes and next actions.
• Reconcile records across internal systems and data sources to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Coordinate with internal partners and external clients to drive resolution and provide updates.
• Escalate issues with documented facts, actions, and recommended paths to resolution.
• Identify recurring break themes and contribute to end-to-end process improvements.
• Support automation and workflow enhancements to improve efficiency and control.

Skills

Trade lifecycle operations

Reconciliations

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Be part of a team that keeps global markets moving by solving issues that matter. In this role, you will help protect clients and the firm by resolving post-settlement trade breaks and inquiries quickly and accurately. You will partner across teams, manage escalations, and identify recurring themes to prevent future breaks. You will also support continuous improvement and automation that reduces manual effort and strengthens controls. If you enjoy problem-solving and driving measurable operational outcomes, this role offers meaningful impact and growth.

Job summary

As a Trade lifecycle specialist, foreign exchange (post-settlement) in the Foreign exchange operations team, you will manage post-settlement trade breaks and client inquiries to support timely resolution, risk mitigation, and strong service delivery. You will handle moderately complex issues, coordinate escalations, and contribute to process improvements across the trade lifecycle.

Job responsibilities

• Manage post-settlement trade breaks and client inquiries, prioritizing items to meet service and risk timelines
• Investigate failed settlements and reconciliation differences, identifying root causes and appropriate next actions
• Reconcile records across internal systems and data sources to detect and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Coordinate with internal partners and external clients to drive resolution, provide clear updates, and confirm closure
• Escalate issues when required, documenting facts, actions taken, and recommended paths to resolution
• Identify recurring break themes and contribute to end-to-end process improvements that reduce risk and rework
• Support automation and workflow enhancements that improve operational efficiency and control effectiveness

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 2 years of experience in trade lifecycle operations, reconciliations, settlements, or a related financial services operations function
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve defined problems
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify patterns, detect anomalies, and validate information across multiple sources
• Experience using standard office productivity tools to create clear updates, materials, and presentations for stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities, organize work effectively, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and active listening skills, including the ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholder expectations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience in an operational, financial services, or customer service environment
• Exposure to foreign exchange (FX) products, settlements, or post-settlement support
• Exposure to AI-enabled business tools and willingness to adopt emerging technologies that support process improvement and operational excellence.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (for example, root cause analysis and process mapping) to optimize operational workflows

Additional information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Work schedules will be full-time in office, on a 40‑hour per week schedule.