Trade Lifecycle Analyst – Equities Middle Office

Jpmorgan Chase & Co.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Trade Lifecycle Analyst to support the South African equities franchise. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a solid understanding of the trade lifecycle. This role involves managing trade support processes and liaising with various stakeholders to ensure accurate transaction processing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience required.
• Solid understanding of South African equities market conventions.
• Thorough understanding of trade lifecycle and events management.

Responsibilities

• Create a robust control environment and perform control reconciliations.
• Understand dual management systems and introduce control procedures.
• Liaise with sales, traders, clients, and custodians for timely processing.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Solutions-oriented mindset

Ability to prioritize workflows

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent business qualification

Tools

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 escalate 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