Job Description

As an Investment Banking Trade Lifecycle Associate, you will have this rewarding opportunity to support securities trading for high profile clients and various internal teams to allow for the efficient functioning of this key line of business in our firm. With a focus on control and risk aversion, you will monitor, analyze and process transactions utilizing our proprietary systems as well as vendor applications that are used industry wide. You will be responsible for the accurate processing of securities transactions by meeting deadlines across domestic and international markets. You will gain valuable experiences with various investment banking products and services that have global risk exposure. With the global footprint of our business you will get the chance to work with key personnel across our corporate centers and learn how to operate in a global economy.

Internal Description

Within J.P Morgans Corporate & Investment Bank, you will be a part of the Market and Investor Services business, an area comprised of the worlds leading securities and derivatives sales, trading, research and operations groups providing clients with a full suite of services to meet their specific needs.

As an Investment Banking Trade Lifecycle Associate, you will have this rewarding opportunity to support securities trading for high profile clients and various internal teams to allow for the efficient functioning of this key line of business in our firm. With a focus on control and risk aversion, you will monitor, analyze and process transactions utilizing our proprietary systems as well as vendor applications that are used industry wide. You will be responsible for the accurate processing of securities transactions by meeting deadlines across domestic and international markets. You will gain valuable experiences with various investment banking products and services that have global risk exposure. With the global footprint of our business you will get the chance to work with key personnel across our corporate centers and learn how to operate in a global economy.

Responsibilities:

-Support trade processing platforms through the monitoring and resolution of complex issues

-Interact daily with clients, internal stakeholders, counterparties, traders, custodian banks and senior management

- Identify trade discrepancies as well as mitigate the risks related to the trade life cycle

- Take on challenging projects to promote process streamlining

- Master the complexities of many equity and fixed income products as well as gain a solid understanding of our business model and infrastructure

Qualifications:

Must be composed and detail orientated

- Ability to prioritize and multi-task

- Must be able to analyze complex and ambiguous issues and recommend creative solutions

- Strong knowledge of financial markets and products, including equity, fixed income and options.

- Ability to work in a fast paced deadline driven environment with an emphasis on risk mitigation and efficiency

- Bachelor degree in Finance or related field and/or equivalent work experience preferred

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting is required

- Good interpersonal and team building skills

- Proficient with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint. VBA and SQL knowledge is a plus