CIB Operations - Commodities Middle Office - Analyst

JP Morgan offers clients an industry-leading global commodities platform, complete with market-making, risk management, financing capabilities and physical and financial solutions across the full spectrum of commodities. From metals and energy to environmental and agricultural commodities, our professionals operate at the centre of the markets, developing complete solutions for our commodity clients. This includes providing competitive pricing, financing and in-depth market knowledge. We also help clients manage market and credit risk, and can serve as an important adjunct to M&A activity.

The Commodities Middle Office team provides best in class support to both the trading and the sales desks for a client base that extends throughout Asia.Products supported are OTC / listed derivatives and financing products across the main Commodity asset classes (Oil, Gas, Softs and Ags, and Precious and Base Metals) as well as physical commodities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide trade and operational support to Asia Trading and Sales desk
• Perform daily reconciliations and checks to ensure trading position and risk are captured in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Manage query resolution, utilizing clear and concise communication, working in close collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of client queries and issues
• Support management oversight and governance through MIS reporting and control indicators
• Identify and work to deliver process improvements which increase efficiency, reduce manual touchpoint or control enhancement
• Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a ’one team approach’

Required Skills:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Trade/Sales support, Middle Office or Settlements within Financial Services is required
• Good analytical skills, control mindset and attention to details
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment and be flexible to changes to scope and approach
• Ability to demonstrate personal initiative, ownership and accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Prior knowledge/experience on Intelligent Automation Tools e.g. Alteryx, Tableau an advantage
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• We’re a global company whose primary business language is English and so fluency in spoken and written English is required
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.