Trade Services Associate II

• Lead and develop a Middle Office team by setting expectations, mentoring, and reinforcing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Prioritize workload and manage capacity to ensure timely, accurate execution of day-to-day responsibilities.
• Conduct performance reviews, deliver coaching and feedback, and support professional development and progression plans.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team and with cross-functional partners.
• Validate and process credit derivatives trades across single-name and index CDS, tranches/bespoke baskets, options, credit-linked notes, and total return swaps.
• Book trades accurately in front office platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit Wire) and reconcile records with back office systems.
• Resolve trade discrepancies, mismatches, and breaks between front office and back office systems.
• Manage lifecycle events including credit events, novations/assignments, coupons/rolls/maturities, and amendments/terminations/cancellations while coordinating stakeholders for correct documentation and settlement.
• Oversee electronic and manual confirmations via Markit Wire, DTCC, and ICE by driving timely matching and escalating aged items.
• Support daily risk and P&L processes by attributing drivers and investigating and closing risk/P&L breaks.
• Ensure regulatory and control compliance by meeting Dodd-Frank/EMIR/CFTC/MiFID II obligations, supporting reporting and inquiries, partnering with stakeholders and counterparties, and driving process improvements and change delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; 
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in credit derivatives, exotics, or related middle office roles
• Proven people management and leadership experience, including team development and performance management
• Strong understanding of credit derivatives products, trade lifecycle, and operational processes
• Experience with front and back office systems (Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit Wire, DTCC, ICE)
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for derivatives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive process improvements

• Advanced degree preferred

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.