Trade Lifecycle Associate

Join our Settlements team and help drive operational excellence in equity trade processing. Collaborate with business and technology partners to deliver seamless transaction management. Be part of a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Summary

As a Trade Lifecycle Associate within the Settlements Team, you actively participate in strategic initiatives and daily equity trade processing. You ensure accurate matching, settlement, and delivery management for equity and bond transactions. You work closely with business and technology partners to resolve issues and implement process enhancements

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in firm-wide strategic initiatives and identify process improvements
• Utilize technical infrastructure to support daily equity settlement tasks
• Ensure all transactions are correctly matched for smooth settlement
• Pre-match and settle equity trades, focusing on priority clients
• Manage delivery, cross depot stock movements, and payment processing
• Instruct bond conversions for both physical and ADRs
• Validate interest claims, auto-borrow reports, and daily risk reporting
• Resolve cash and stock breaks in collaboration with the Reconciliations team
• Take ownership of work, clarify issues, and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with business managers to understand priorities and requirements
• Work with technology partners to design and implement future state solution
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Demonstrate a strong control mindset and high business ethics
• Apply in-depth experience with equity products and global markets
• Communicate effectively with front office, clients, and global teams
• Adapt quickly to complex systems architecture
• Drive global initiatives and organizational change
• Deliver results through a hands-on approach in high-pressure environments
• Respond proactively to changing business needs
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Innovate and suggest system improvement opportunities
• Multitask efficiently to ensure accurate trade booking and timely MIS reporting
• Exhibit a positive Can Do attitude in daily operations
• Contribute to a collaborative and mutually responsible team environment
• Analyze and resolve trade breaks and operational issues
• Engage with technology partners for process optimization
• Document requirements and perform cost-benefit analysis for future processes
  

ABOUT US

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.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.