Reference Data - Trade Lifecycle Associate I

Job Description
Step into the role of Trade Lifecycle Associate I at JPMorganChase, where you'll be a vital part of managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle. Your expertise in reference data setup is essential in ensuring seamless trade processing and operational excellence.
As a Trade Lifecycle Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your expertise in reference data setup and coordination with other business lines will ensure seamless trade processing on our platforms. You will leverage your broad knowledge of trade lifecycle principles and practices to propose and implement improvements to our current working methods. Your role will involve diverse activities requiring analysis and judgement within defined boundaries, and you will often be responsible for guiding the work of others. Your proficiency in listening and questioning, internal stakeholder management, presentation skills, process improvement, and automation will be key to your success in this role. You will also have the opportunity to develop your data and tech literacy skills while working with us.
Job responsibilities:

• Perform asset setup, recertification, and related activities
• Perform client account setup and related activities
• Perform callbacks of SSIs to Transfer Agents/ Fund Administrators
• Ensure all tasks are completed within required SLAs and escalate issues to the immediate manager
• Assist in daily monitoring of requests received
• Work closely with offshore partners to provide seamless delivery of required tasks
• Maintain Weekly and Monthly Metrics Reports to management and stakeholders and lead the governance meetings with stakeholders
• Update SOPs and ensure compliance with controls
• Work with manager to identify and execute process streamlining opportunities
• Work on various BAU Projects assigned from time to time & ensure timely completion of projects

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in Banking operations or Financial Services Operations
• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive and can work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective time management, flexible and able to adapt to a changing and dynamic environment
• Ability to coordinate the activities of other areas for department deliverables accurately and on time
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, multitask, and bring tasks to complete closure
• Understanding of Custody Business and Custody Processing
• Demonstrate good collaboration with peers
• Adaptability: maintaining standards and adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, or requirement
• Commitment to providing high standards of daily operations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Prior custody/treasury operation services, markets operational experience.
• Understanding of financial instruments such as Mutual funds, hedge funds, equities and bonds and trade lifecycle
• Self-starter, ability to learn quickly, strong leadership skills with focus to mitigate risks and taking proactive approach to ensure "Best in Class" results.
• Experienced on process improvement
• Experienced on scripting intelligent automation tools

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
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's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.