Trade Lifecycle Analyst - Cash Equities Middle Office at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Job Responsibilities

• Create a robust control environment and efficient operating model that includes the performance of all relevant control reconciliations including stock/cash positions and FOBO reconciliations
• Understanding the dual management systems and can introduce more control procedures to ensure the systems are always in sync
• Trade capture in BDA & JPM corporate systems including account opening and static data processes.
• Liaising with sales/traders; clients; custodian and internal JPM colleagues to ensure timely and accurate processing and settlement of all transactions. Develop and maintain effective client / customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Appropriate and timely escalation and reporting of any pertinent issues
• Ownership and resolution of all daily tasks as well as any extraordinary issues that arise
• Support of new initiatives and or system implementations which include new products and processes.
• Meeting all MIS and reporting deadlines
• Maintenance of standard operating procedures

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 3 - 8 years' experience
• B.Com degree or equivalent business qualification
• A thorough understanding and appreciation of a sound operations control environment
• Solid understanding of the South African equities market conventions
• A thorough understanding of the trade lifecycle and events management.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis on related processes and controls.
• Solutions first, to help us increase STP and mitigate the risk of recurring risk events
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate work flows effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Key Personality traits: Integrity, Self-starter with initiative, strong team player, Innovative, deadline / control orientated, Growth mindset, Emotional intelligence.
• JPM Cultural fit; How we do business

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Extensive BDA experience is advantageous
• Proficient excel skills
• Relevant South African equities operations experience.
• Experience working with an international bank is advantageous
• Proven project experience