Agency Securities Finance - Trading Services Associate
At J.P. Morgan you will have the chance to be part of an amazing development journey while contributing to support our customers 'needs.
Buenos Aires is one of JP Morgan's key strategic hubs with over 3,500 employees supporting different areas like Operations, Technology, Finance, Credit Risk, Human Resources, Legal, among others, providing value-added services, products and solutions to our clients located in various countries around the world.
J.P. Morgan's Agency Securities Finance (ASF) involves transfer of securities from lenders to borrowers who are under an obligation to return the securities, on demand or at the end of an agreed term. An investment overlay strategy that enhances the intrinsic value of securities portfolio, generating income and reducing expense, within an acceptable level of risk.
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ASF Settlements team is responsible for fail trade management and booking of returns and recalls of Equities, Fixed Income and Non Custody loans and loan returns transactions. Team liaises with Borrowers, Agent Banks and Trade Desk for settlement of trades.
As an ASF Trading Services Associate, you'll be responsible for understanding trading structures to accurately capture all transactions, complete reconciliation checks, and ensure controls are performed.
Responsibilities:
- Timely and accurate capture of all transactions in the Risk Management Systems
- Complete intraday / end of day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately
- Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a 'one team approach'
- Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
- Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries
- Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
- Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective
This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:
- Understand all relevant derivatives and hedging products (Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), Foreign Exchange (FX), Zero Coupon and Overnight Index Swaps (OIS), Bond and Futures)
- Knowledge of the front to back Operations process (including the key elements such as confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting) and facilitate issue resolution across teams
- Understand the key elements of other infrastructure groups (i.e. Finance, Market risk, Credit risk, Operational risk, Legal, Collateral, etc.) and recognize the impact of the actions of the Trade support team on these areas
- Must have clear communication skills and an ability to use these to work collaboratively, explain, and challenge, as appropriate
- Attention to details and sense of ownership
- Great team player able to work in a pressurized and changing environment
- Possess strong analytical and numerical skills
- Strong problem solving, control, and project management skills
- Strong technical skills, especially in Excel (VBA is a plus)
If you join the company, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that supports each other and will empower you to do your best work.
Your wellbeing is very important to us. Below you'll find some examples of ongoing initiatives to promote it and a link to learn more about our benefits & culture:
- Generous vacation, exam and parental leave.
- Support for parents, including Family Network that provides support to parents and caregivers, Lactation room on premise, and Paid Day care for your children up to 6-years-old.
- Medical coverage for you and your family, including domestic partners.
- Employee Assistance Program which provides personal and confidential advisory on psychological, financial and legal matters.
- Wellness programs - e.g., Yoga, stretching and mindfulness classes delivered on premises.
- Language classes, mentorship programs and customized trainings.
- Platform for employee discounts in Buenos Aires.
- Many others that will be presented to you if you join the team.
More info can be found here: https://careers.jpmorgan.com/global/en/about-us
ABOUT US
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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.