Financial Controller - Senior Analyst

Job Description
Step into a dynamic role here at JPMorgan Chase and be a part of the Firmwide Financial Controllers group, a global organization accountable for the integrity of the books and records of the Firm and accounting standard and business process change management events. The organization closely examines the general ledger, operating systems and controls across all businesses to ensure the firm's financial information is accurately depicted for reporting and regulation purposes.
As a Financial Control Senior Analyst in the Financial Control team, you will be performing various controls, checks, analyses and reconciliations in order to make sure the Financial Statements of the JP Morgan Corporate and Investment Bank are accurate.
The most common daily functions and activities owned by Financial Controllers include, but are not limited to the following: balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation, general ledger reconciliation reporting & governance, inter-entity control and governance, manual accounting/bookings to the general ledger and operating systems, and executing the month end close process.
Job responsibilities

• Be accountable for correctness, integrity and substantiation of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts for your Line of Business
• Partner with FFC teams globally
• Work closely with other Finance functions e.g. Product Control, Asset Class Controllers, Valuation Control Group, Middle Office, Technology, and Operations
• Perform various control procedures to ensure integrity of reported financial results
• Support intercompany eliminations and ad-hoc requests for financial information received from across the Firm
• Understand trade life cycle of investment bank products from trade inception to financial reporting
• Identify process and/or infrastructure enhancements and work with stakeholders enact change
• Take part in hands-on engagement in complex projects

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or within other numerical field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Banking, Accounting or other Finance function
• Good understanding of General Ledger accounting concepts (Balance Sheet, P&L )and investment bank products (derivatives, bonds, loans etc.)
• Excellent command of business English and communication skills (both written and spoken)
• Self-driven attitude with good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to critically challenge with the goal of identifying control issues
• Comfort liaising with business and partners while building and maintaining strong working relationships

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• CFA/ACCA/CIMA certification or program participation would be advantageous
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in working with numbers
• SAP knowledge will be value added
• Alteryx knowledge will be value added

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.