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

Job Summary:

• As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst in the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Equity Markets Operations team, you will support the SA Equities franchise. Your role will involve executing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective trade support and lifecycle management. Join us to contribute to the Lines of Business, including Cash Equities, Index Forward Trading, Prime Finance, and Delta 1.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create a robust control environment and efficient operating model, performing all relevant control reconciliations, including stock/cash positions and FOBO reconciliations.
• Understand dual management systems and introduce control procedures to ensure system synchronization.
• Capture trades in BDA & JPM corporate systems, including account opening and static data processes.
• Liaise with sales/traders, clients, custodians, and internal JPM colleagues to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and settlement. Develop and maintain effective client/customer and stakeholder relationships.
• Appropriately escalate and report any pertinent issues.
• Own and resolve all daily tasks and any extraordinary issues that arise.
• Support new initiatives or system implementations, including new products and processes.
• Meet all MIS and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 3+ years of experience
• B.Com degree or equivalent business qualification
• Thorough understanding and appreciation of a sound operations control environment
• Solid understanding of South African equities market conventions
• Thorough understanding of the trade lifecycle and events management
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis on related processes and controls
• Solutions-oriented to increase STP and mitigate recurring risk events
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate workflows effectively
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Key personality traits: Integrity, self-starter with initiative, strong team player, innovative, deadline/control-oriented, growth mindset, emotional intelligence

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Extensive BDA experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel
• Understanding of South African equities market conventions
• Relevant South African equities operations experience
• Experience working with an international bank is advantageous
• Proven project experience