Trade Lifecycle Analyst

Join our Asset Management Reconciliation Team and play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records. Be part of a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail drive operational excellence & Advance your career by contributing to process improvements and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Summary
As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst within the Asset Management Reconciliation Team, you ensure the accuracy and alignment of transaction and position data between JPM and custodians. You investigate and resolve breaks, escalate high-value items, and contribute to process enhancements & You support the team’s mission to deliver top-quality operations and maintain robust controls.

Job Responsibilities

• Reconcile cash and securities between custody and accounting books
• Investigate and assign breaks to respective operations teams for resolution
• Analyze open items and aging trends through detailed MIS reporting
• Escalate aged and high-value breaks to custodians for expedited resolution
• Identify root causes of breaks and recommend reduction opportunities
• Establish and update end-to-end workflows and SOPs
• Implement process improvements and monitor their effectiveness
• Review process flows and establish key controls for high-risk tasks
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve queries
• Track and analyze outstanding items for pending action
• Support team performance through coaching, feedback, and knowledge transfer

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or related field
• Demonstrate minimum 3 years’ experience in banking or financial services
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Communicate clearly and assertively, both verbally and in writing
• Apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy with zero tolerance for error

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Leverage experience in custody or asset management operations
• Utilize advanced MIS and reporting skills
• Adapt quickly to changing business requirements
• Build strong working relationships across teams and geographies
• Influence and negotiate to resolve conflicts and drive outcomes
• Review and update SOPs, sharing changes effectively with the team
• Mentor team members and facilitate effective knowledge transfer