Are you a strategic thinker & passionate about leading strategic Technology change initiatives in Capital Markets domain
Job Summary
The Securities Services business provides middle office, custody, accounting and administration services for investment managers and asset owners, including mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity, real estate funds, pension funds, and fund of funds.
The Complex AssetsProduct Development team is responsible for delivering all aspects of Change driven by both internal and external stakeholders. It includes both strategic and tactical investments to meet essential client and business needs. This ranges from small scale projects up to full scale platform re-engineering and migration programs.
As an associate in Complex AssetsProduct Development team, you will be responsible for working with global Operations, Technology, external Clients and other stakeholders to deliver change initiatives including project planning, requirements analysis, coordination with Technology/Quality Assurance teams for design, development & test execution and transition/go-live phases.
Job responsibilities
- Build a strong working relationship with Operations end-users and Technologists to support the build-out of features in the strategic target platforms; strong collaboration skills, able to work with many different individuals and partner effectively with different groups.
- Drive high level design of solutions working closely with Operations and Technology.
- Document business requirements, and communicate these requirements to Technology development team for the design and implementation of business solutions .
- Must be organized and able to develop a program plan broken down into achievable deliverables.
- Manage Project Risks and Issues, provide regular status updates to management.
- Demonstrated track record of effectively resolving issues and conflicts to ensure timely delivery.
- Coach other team members and contribute to the wider group's objectives.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Working business knowledge of OTC Derivatives across one or more asset classes (Rates, Credit, Equities, FX, or Commodities), CFDs, Bank Loans, Repos & Time deposits.
- Understanding of Trade capture, Lifecycle and core positions management aspects including valuation, confirmation, settlement, collateral management, asset servicing, reconciliations, reporting/ data services, etc.
- Experience with one or more of Fund Accounting/Middle Office service functions.
- Energetic self-starter with ability to navigate the firm proactively, come up with, and drive delivery of the strategic vision.
- Excellent communication capabilities, clearly and succinctly message with appropriate level of detail to cross-functional teams, senior management, and clients.
- Logical, structured approach to planning, problem solving and decision-making.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Ability to create a vision and actionable roadmap with a focus on ongoing change initiatives.
- Ability to effectively maximize delivery of business goals and returns on investment.
- Previous experience of managing strategic change programs is desirable, with hands on analysis and testing experience.
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
J.P. Morgan delivers investor solutions that help clients protect their portfolios, optimize their efficiency and maximize opportunities in diverse global markets. Teams support clients across a global custody network spanning 100 markets, with custody and asset servicing, fund accounting and administration, alternative investment services, integrated analytics, agency lending, collateral management and depositary receipt solutions. Clients include asset and fund managers, asset owners, banks and broker-dealers, hedge funds and alternative investors, and insurance companies.