Join JPMorganChase. As a Financial Controller Analyst within the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), you will support a specialized function focused on derivatives netting balance sheet controls.
This role designed for individuals interested in building a foundation in financial control, derivatives, and balance sheet management. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Firm’s books and records, while gaining exposure to trading products, collateral processes, and financial reporting.
You will work at the intersection of trading activity, collateral infrastructure, and accounting, partnering across teams to deliver high-quality financial control outcomes in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform balance sheet reconciliation and substantiation for derivatives, netting-related balances
- Support controls over derivative netting populations, including validation of agreements, netting sets, and key reporting attributes
- Investigate and resolve variances between general ledger and upstream systems (trading, operations, collateral platforms)
- Assist with month-end close activities, including balance sheet certification, variance commentary, and control execution
- Contribute to quarter-end reporting processes, supporting financial reporting and downstream stakeholders
- Maintain adherence to General Ledger Reconciliation & Substantiation (GLRS) standards, ensuring timely and accurate documentation
- Partner with controllers, operations, middle office, and technology teams to understand trade flows and resolve issues
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort
- Utilize AI-driven and advanced analytics tools to analyze large datasets, identify patterns in breaks, and support more efficient and insightful financial control processes
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Up to 2 years of relevant experience (internships or entry-level roles in finance, accounting, or operations considered)
- Basic understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work with data in Excel and perform basic analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong control mindset with focus on accuracy and completeness
- Eagerness to learn and develop in a financial control environment
- Ability to analyze issues and escalate appropriately
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across teams
Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities
- Exposure to financial markets or derivatives products (academic or internship experience)
- Basic understanding of collateral or margin concepts
- Experience performing reconciliations or data analysis
- Interest in process improvement, automation, or data tools