Trade Lifecycle Associate

Trade Lifecycle Associate I

Step into the role of Trade Lifecycle Associate I at JPMorganChase, where you'll be a vital part of managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle. Your expertise in cash movements and funding coordination will be essential in ensuring seamless trade processing and operational excellence.

As a Trade Lifecycle Associate I within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of the pre- and post-trading life cycle across all asset classes. Your expertise in cash movements, funding, and coordination with other business lines will ensure seamless trade processing on our platforms. You will leverage your broad knowledge of trade lifecycle principles and practices to propose and implement improvements to our current working methods. Your role will involve diverse activities requiring analysis and judgement within defined boundaries, and you will often be responsible for guiding the work of others. Your proficiency in listening and questioning, internal stakeholder management, presentation skills, process improvement, and automation will be key to your success in this role. You will also have the opportunity to develop your data and tech literacy skills while working with us.

Job responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the EMEA transition migration from manual processes to an automated operating model.
• Complete EMEA transition training and conduct structured production‑parallel testing. Partner with stakeholders to document procedures, SLAs, and the communication model, including contact matrices.
• Monitor the Transition Management Dashboard daily to track upcoming transitions and ensure timely, accurate transaction processing. Oversee and execute end‑to‑end transitions for SMA and fund accounts, ensuring adherence to internal controls and applicable requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Technology, and Controls to drive smooth transitions with robust risk management. Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve issues, share feedback, and align on common goals.
• Maintain comprehensive transition documentation, including checklists, approvals, and evidence of control adherence. Troubleshoot and resolve queries promptly, providing accurate responses within agreed SLAs and escalation procedures.
• Investigate, document, and resolve breaks promptly; analyze trends to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Schedule regular touchpoints with onshore teams, Client Account Managers, Operations, and Technology to review BAU and transition status.
• Uphold maker–checker segregation by ensuring independent transaction review and approvals prior to processing.
• Manage transition restrictions based on CAM confirmation and ensure timely removal following approval. Execute STFP contingency bookings via CSV using jointly agreed Minimum Data Requirements when automated instruction channels are unavailable.
• Coordinate restatements and back‑dated transitions with Performance to obtain book‑reopening approvals.Create workflows for various process /project plans and business cases to define areas for creating efficiency across teams.
• Review of controls within Transition Management team to identify trends /themes.  Perform root cause analysis of issues identified and provide tangible recommendations.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 6 years of experience or equivalent expertise in performing transitions and reconciliation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using various systems and tools for financial data reconciliation.
• Advanced skills in process improvement methodologies, with a track record of optimizing operations in a financial services environment.
• Experience in managing strategic projects in partnership with Product, Tech, and Change partners, with a focus on change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in automation technologies and systems architecture, with a focus on implementing automation optimization and initiatives in a trading environment.
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (I.E. Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath); comfortable working with data.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior custody/treasury operation services, markets operational experience.
• Understanding of SWIFT, Cross Border Payments, Foreign Exchange, Trade life cycle, Reconciliation rules and Global Custody.
• Self-starter, ability to learn quickly, Strong leadership skills with focus to mitigate risks and taking proactive approach to ensure “Best in Class” results.

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.

Experience Level

Mid Level