Trading Operations & Risk Specialist

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Trading Services Associate within the Corporate & Investment Bank to support trading activities by ensuring accurate capture, reconciliation, and reporting of transactions.

You will collaborate across Trading, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology to mitigate risk and strengthen controls. You will execute controls, resolve trade breaks, and participate in strategic initiatives, automation efforts, and broader improvements to trading support processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Knowledge of financial markets, trading products, and trade lifecycle management.
• Understanding of derivatives and hedging products, including: Loans, IRS, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency Swaps, FRAs, FX, ZCS, OIS, Bonds, Futures
• Understanding of front-to-back trade processing, including trade capture, confirmations, settlements, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high degree of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, data analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate capture of trading transactions within Risk Management and Trading Support systems.
• Perform intraday and end-of-day controls, including trade completeness reviews, reconciliations, and exception management.
• Investigate and resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, and operational issues in collaboration with business partners.
• Partner with Operations, Technology, Risk, Finance, and other infrastructure teams to support a 'One Team' approach and ensure seamless trade processing.
• Execute and document required controls, ensuring all sign-offs are completed within established service level agreements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution of inquiries and operational issues.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, process enhancements, automation efforts, and operational improvement projects.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of trading structures, financial products, and operational workflows.
• Support regulatory, audit, and risk management requirements through adherence to established controls and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Fast-paced adaptability

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Trading Services Associate within the Corporate & Investment Bank to support trading activities by ensuring accurate capture, reconciliation, and reporting of transactions.

You will collaborate across Trading, Operations, Risk, Finance, and Technology to mitigate risk and strengthen controls. You will execute controls, resolve trade breaks, and participate in strategic initiatives, automation efforts, and broader improvements to trading support processes.