Hedge Funds Trade Support Analyst

Job Description
Are you passionate about Trading Services and eager to develop your expertise in fast-paced environments? Join our team at J.P. Morgan International Private Bank in Edinburgh, where we are committed to building a diverse team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a Hedge Funds Trade Support Analyst in the Private Bank's Alternatives Middle Office team, you will play a crucial role in the trade support operations for hedge fund transactions. You will be responsible for ensuring that trades initiated by investors are executed accurately and efficiently. Post-execution, you will ensure timely settlement and accurate reflection of these trades in our accounting systems. As a key member of the Hedge Funds Trade Support team, you will ensure that all business activities are conducted in a controlled, efficient, and timely manner.
Job responsibilities

• Monitors the daily hedge fund trading flow, conducting necessary control checks, and generating reports
• Processes trade instructions, manages bookings, settlements, and monitor cut-offs
• Ensures accurate and timely execution, confirmation, and settlement of all hedge fund trades
• Manages cash and stock positions related to hedge fund orders
• Performs daily and periodic position and risk controls, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Supports project and regulatory initiatives to meet evolving industry standards, drive efficiency, and reduce risk within the team
• Interacts globally with investors, custodians, fund administrators, and various internal stakeholders to address queries and resolve issues, valuing diverse perspectives in problem-solving

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• A highly motivated self-starter with a strong client service mindset
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• An analytical approach with creative problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues using sound judgment
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Transformation skills such as Alteryx

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
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.