Trade Lifecycle Analyst â Equities Middle Office

JPMorganChase; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Trade Lifecycle Analyst for their Equities Middle Office team. The role involves executing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective trade support and lifecycle management. Candidates should have 3 years of experience, a relevant degree, and solid understanding of the South African equities market. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers full-time employment in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience required.
• Thorough understanding of a sound operations control environment.
• Solid understanding of South African equities market conventions.

Responsibilities

• Create a robust control environment for reconciliations.
• Understand dual management systems for synchronization.
• Capture trades in corporate systems and processes.

Skills

3 years of experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Integrity

Ability to work well under pressure

Education

Degree or equivalent business qualification

Tools

Excel

BDA

Job description

Trade Lifecycle Analyst Equities Middle Office

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Job Summary

As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst in the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Equity Markets Operations team you will support the SA Equities franchise. Your role will involve executing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective trade support and lifecycle management. Join us to contribute to the Lines of Business including Cash Equities Index Forward Trading Prime Finance and Delta 1.

Job Responsibilities

• Create a robust control environment and efficient operating model performing all relevant control reconciliations including stock / cash positions and FOBO reconciliations.
• Understand dual management systems and introduce control procedures to ensure system synchronization.
• Capture trades in BDA & JPM corporate systems including account opening and static data processes.
• Liaise with sales / traders clients custodians and internal JPM colleagues to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and settlement. Develop and maintain effective client / customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Appropriately escalat and report any pertinent issues.
• Own and resolve all daily tasks and any extraordinary issues that arise.
• Support new initiatives or system implementations including new products and processes.
• Meet all MIS and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• 3 years of experience
• degree or equivalent business qualification
• Thorough understanding and appreciation of a sound operations control environment
• Solid understanding of South African equities market conventions
• Thorough understanding of the trade lifecycle and events management
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis on related processes and controls
• Solutions-oriented to increase STP and mitigate recurring risk events
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate workflows effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Key personality traits : Integrity self-starter with initiative strong team player innovative deadline / control-oriented growth mindset emotional intelligence

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills

• Extensive BDA experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of South African equities market conventions
• Relevant South African equities operations experience
• Experience working with an international bank is advantageous
• Proven project experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Operations

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1