Trading Services Associate

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · BOURNEMOUTH, DORSET, United Kingdom · Commercial & Investment Bank

This role is for a Trading Services Associate at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on the execution of trade activities, from order entry to settlement. The associate will leverage market product expertise and automation technologies to optimize trading services, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include daily trade execution, account reconciliation, client service, report analysis, and assisting with junior team member training. The role requires strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital literacy. While not directly building AI, the role is in a financial services domain and touches upon leveraging AI/ML for trade service enhancement as a preferred skill.

What you'd actually do

  1. Execute daily trading operations efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate trade execution while collaborating with traders and team members to resolve discrepancies.
  2. Monitor and reconcile trading accounts to maintain accuracy, driving the development and implementation of process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency.
  3. Deliver exceptional service to internal and external clients, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, trading regulations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
  4. Prepare and analyze trading reports for management review, actively participating in team meetings and contributing to strategic discussions.
  5. Assist in training and mentoring junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Skills

Required

  • Extensive experience in trading or financial services
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • Advanced digital literacy
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Adaptability to changing priorities
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team settings
  • Solid knowledge of trading systems
  • Solid knowledge of financial markets
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality results

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in trading platforms and software
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in the trading industry
  • Capability to leverage digital literacy for adopting and integrating innovative technologies
  • Skill in utilizing AI and machine learning to enhance trade service processes

What the JD emphasized

  • extensive experience in trading or financial services
  • strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
  • ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
  • demonstrated capability to work collaboratively in team settings
  • solid knowledge of trading systems and financial markets
  • understanding of regulatory requirements in the trading industry