JP Morgan Chase

Runs a consumer bank and an investment bank

Trade Lifecycle Analyst

Business OperationsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Fluent in English, written and oral.
Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, and operate under pressure with strict deadlines.
Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and a control-oriented mindset.
Work independently while proactively seeking guidance when required, and build relationships with global teams.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint.
Have working knowledge of investment products and portfolio constructs used in separately managed account (SMA) mandates.

Responsibilities

Oversee the data environment and ensure system readiness for Middle Office platforms supporting SMA portfolios.
Maintain accurate and timely client, account, portfolio, benchmark, custodian, and security static/reference data within Middle Office systems.
Open and set up new SMA accounts in relevant systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy of account attributes, restrictions, benchmarks, fee schedules where applicable, and operational requirements.
Support ongoing SMA account lifecycle events, including updates, changes, and maintenance requests, ensuring proper documentation and auditability.
Reconcile positions, transactions, cash, and indicative data across Middle Office systems and relevant data sources.
Investigate breaks, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate remediation with Operations and Technology, and ensure timely closure in line with service-level agreements.
Identify recurring reconciliation or data issues and help implement preventative controls.
Manage deliverables while servicing ad hoc queries and requests from internal stakeholders, prioritizing effectively across competing deadlines.
Run, validate, prepare, and distribute management information system (MIS) reports covering SMA business and operational metrics, including volumes, breaks, turnaround times, exceptions, and data quality indicators.
Produce and interpret results for internal clients, highlight risks and trends, and escalate emerging issues before they impact downstream processes.
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Trading/Execution teams, Operations, and Technology globally to resolve issues and improve process stability.
Manage pre- and post-trading lifecycle operations across asset classes, focusing on cash movements in and out of client accounts and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts.
Coordinate with other business lines to ensure proper funding, apply knowledge of trade lifecycle processes to identify and resolve issues, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
Develop understanding of market products and emerging technologies and contribute to the team's goals and performance.

Desired Qualifications

Prior exposure to SMA operating models, including custodian interfaces, portfolio restrictions and guidelines, benchmarks, and client reporting dependencies.
Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.
Strong academic background and a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, ideally supporting Managed Accounts, SMA, Portfolio Operations, or Middle Office functions.

Join our team at JPMorganChase, where you'll play a crucial role in managing the pre- and post-trading life cycle operations. Your focus on cash movements, funding coordination, and process improvements will be key to enhancing operational efficiency and driving success.

As a Trade Lifecycle Analyst within JPMorganChase, you will play a pivotal role in managing the operations of pre- and post-trading life cycles across all asset classes, with a primary focus on cash movements in and out of client accounts and preparing funding for managed demand deposit accounts. You will coordinate with other business lines to ensure proper funding, applying your knowledge of trade lifecycle processes to identify and resolve issues while contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives. Your success will depend on your ability to actively listen, ask insightful questions, and establish productive relationships with internal stakeholders, as well as manage projects and influence outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of market products and emerging technologies, directly impacting the team's goals and performance. Regular guidance and support from more experienced professionals will help you grow in your role.

Job responsibilities

Oversee the data environment and ensure system readiness for Middle Office platforms supporting SMA portfolios.
Maintain accurate and timely client, account, portfolio, benchmark, custodian, and security static/reference data within Middle Office systems.
Open and set up new SMA accounts in the relevant systems, ensuring completeness and accuracy of account attributes, restrictions, benchmarks, fee schedules (where applicable), and operational requirements.
Support ongoing SMA account lifecycle events (updates, changes, maintenance requests), ensuring proper documentation and auditability.
Reconcile positions, transactions, cash, and indicative data across Middle Office systems and relevant data sources.
Investigate breaks, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate remediation with Operations/Technology, and ensure timely closure in line with SLAs.
Proactively identify recurring reconciliation or data issues and help implement preventative controls.
Manage deliverables while servicing ad hoc queries and requests from internal stakeholders, prioritizing effectively across competing deadlines.
Run, validate, prepare, and distribute MIS reports covering SMA business and operational metrics (e.g., volumes, breaks, turnaround times, exceptions, data quality indicators).
Produce and interpret results for internal clients, highlight risks and trends, and escalate emerging issues before they impact downstream processes.
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Trading/Execution teams, Operations, and Technology globally to resolve issues and improve process stability.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Fluent in English (written and oral) with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Strong time management, highly organized, and able to operate under pressure with strict deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and a control-oriented mindset.
Ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance when required; strong team player able to build relationships globally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, plus Word and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of investment products and portfolio constructs used in SMA mandates.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Prior exposure to SMA operating models (custodian interfaces, portfolio restrictions/guidelines, benchmarks, client reporting dependencies).
Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes
Strong academic background with minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, ideally supporting Managed Accounts / SMA / Portfolio Operations / Middle Office functions.

About the Company

JP Morgan Chase

Runs a consumer bank and an investment bank

JPMorgan Chase runs the largest bank in the United States, which serves households and small businesses as Chase and large companies, governments, and investors as J.P. Morgan. During the 2008 financial crisis it bought the failing investment bank Bear Stearns and lender Washington Mutual, and in 2023 it took over First Republic Bank after regulators seized it. Chase takes deposits and earns interest on credit cards, mortgages, and car loans, while the investment side earns fees for advising on mergers, raising money for companies, trading stocks and bonds, and managing wealth. Formed in a 2000 merger, JPMorgan Chase traces its roots to 1799 and is based in New York City.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1799

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