Trading Lifecycle Associate

Fairygodboss; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Trading Lifecycle Associate to manage brokered cash and asset movements within the Payment Lifecycle team. Based in Delaware, you will ensure accurate, timely processing and participate in process improvements to strengthen controls and resilience.

You will work with stakeholders across teams, handle time-sensitive cutoffs, and support automation initiatives to reduce manual steps while maintaining strong risk discipline.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to obtain Series 99 within 90 days if not already held.
• Strong risk discipline with focus on accuracy and client impact.
• Ability to operate in a client-focused, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage core Asset Movements workflows (payments, journals, deliveries, or escrows).
• Monitor daily queue volumes, identify gaps, and escalate issues.
• Review and approve daily collateral movements across brokerage accounts, ensuring accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve escalations with clear accountability.
• Ensure timely delivery of assets across U.S. and international markets, coordinating time zones.

Skills

Series 99

FINRA

Risk awareness

Problem solving

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Help deliver accurate, timely cash and asset movements that support a strong client experience. You'll take ownership of meaningful workflows, apply sound judgment when issues arise, and contribute to improvements that strengthen operational resilience. If you enjoy problem-solving, partnering across teams, and working against time-sensitive cutoffs, this role offers the opportunity to make measurable impact.

As a Trading Lifecycle Associate within the Payment Lifecycle team at JPMorganChase, you will manage moderate-to-complex operational activities across brokerage cash and asset movements. You will ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time by following documented procedures, applying risk discipline, and escalating issues appropriately. You will also partner with stakeholders to resolve non-routine items and help improve processes and controls. The team operates across New Jersey, Delaware, and Buenos Aires. This role is based in Delaware.

Job responsibilities

• Own and manage a core Asset Movements workflow, such as payments, journals, deliveries, or escrows, ensuring consistent execution and strong risk controls.
• Monitor daily queue volumes and workflow health, identify gaps and bottlenecks, and escalating issues appropriately.
• Review and approve daily collateral movements from brokerage accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
• Respond to inquiries and resolve escalations with clear accountability, applying structured problem-solving to drive timely, high-quality outcomes.
• Ensure timely delivery of assets both internally and to external firms across U.S. and international markets, coordinating effectively across functions and time zones.
• Support end-to-end process reviews and enhancements by applying process improvement methodologies, strengthening controls, reducing manual touchpoints, and improving cycle times.
• Contribute to automation initiatives by leveraging understanding of system workflows and automation capabilities to improve operational efficiency and reduce error risk.
• Maintain end-to-end understanding of relevant processes, identifying root causes, documenting issues, and partnering with stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Ability to obtain, retain, or successfully transfer Series 99 registration as required by FINRA and applicable state requirements (You will have 90 days to obtain the series 99 license if you do not currently have it - flexible).
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with a consistent focus on risk mitigation, accuracy, and client impact.
• Ability to perform in a client-focused, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while meeting daily cut-offs reliably.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability, including the ability to manage challenging conversations and drive to resolution.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Prior experience in securities operations, particularly in cash and asset movements, settlements, or brokerage operations.
• Experience supporting task automation and process improvement initiatives (e.g., workflow optimization, control enhancements, or reduction of manual processing).

ABOUT US

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

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.