Trade Lifecycle Analyst

**JOB DESCRIPTION** Trade Lifecycle Analyst - Equities Trader Assistant**

**Position Description**

We have a position within the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) Equity Markets Operations team for a dynamic individual who is willing to contribute by adding value to the Lines of Business we support. Help us execute on our strategic Initiatives for the SSA Franchise and most importantly to ensure effective trade support & trade life cycle management for the SA Equities franchise.

**Job responsibilities**
- Ensuring a well-controlled and efficient operating model that includes the performance of all relevant control reconciliations including stock/cash positions and FOBO reconciliations
- Create a robust control environment to ensure errors are detected, corrected and prevented from reoccurring in the future
- Understanding the dual management systems and have the ability to introduce more control procedures to ensure the systems are always in sync
- Trade capture in BDA & JPM corporate systems and capturing of client allocations in BDA
- Trade life cycle management and Trade events management
- Liaising with sales/traders; clients; custodian and internal JPM colleagues to ensure timely and accurate processing and settlement of all transactions
- Appropriate and timely escalation and reporting of any pertinent issues
- Proactive problem identification and query resolution
- Perform root cause analysis on breaks to identify the cause, increase STP and mitigate the risk of breaks reoccurring
- Opening of accounts and reference data maintenance in BDA & JPM corporate systems
- Ownership and resolution of all daily tasks as well as any extraordinary issues that arise
- Support of new initiatives and or system implementations
- Meeting all MIS and reporting deadlines

**Requires qualification, capabilities, and skills.**
- A thorough understanding and appreciation of a sound operations control environment
- Solid understanding of the South African equities market conventions
- Ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships at all levels, with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to prioritize and co-ordinate work flows effectively.
- 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.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Alignment with JPM’s purpose - Service, Heart, Courage, Curiosity, Excellence
- B. Com degree or equivalent business qualification.

**Preferred qualification, 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

**ABOUT US**

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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**

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients’ needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, pr