Senior Associate, Public Finance Trade Support

Step into a pivotal role  on the trading floor, where your expertise in trading services can drive impactful results. As a Senior Associate, you'll lead a team that supports the dynamic Public Finance Trading desk, offering you a platform for career growth and development within Middle Office and beyond. Join us to enhance your skills and contribute to a team that values innovation and excellence.

As a Senior Associate in Markets Operations, you will manage a team of four colleagues, providing essential support to the Public Finance Trading division. Your role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of trading activities, from transaction booking to settlement. We value a collaborative team culture and offer opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job responsibilities

• Manage a team overseeing daily support to the Public Finance Trading division.
• Build an in-depth understanding of end to end trading flows  to provide enhancement opportunities.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and understanding of Public Finance Secondary Market Products (Municipal Bonds, Commercial Paper, Tender Option Bonds, VRDBs, MMI, Treasuries, etc).
• Supervise the entire trade lifecycle from booking to settlement.
• Ensure compliance with key regulatory rules impacting business workflows (MSRB Rules G-34, G-12, G-32 amongst others).
• Complete front to back reconciliation checks and verify trade positions.
• Investigate and resolve queries from key  stakeholders across the organization.
• Produce accurate management statistics for supervisory oversight.
• Drive operations and business projects, including automation and new system/workflow implementations
• Facilitate cross-organizational communication to identify real-time risk issues.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Three years of experience in Public Finance Trading in a middle office or relevant role.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Collaboration with Front Office as well as Business and Operations partners alike (e.g. Technology, Settlements, Compliance, Product Control, Business Management)
• Strong knowledge of Tradeweb, MarketAxess, DTC, Euroclear, FedWire, Bloomberg, and reporting requirements.
• Logical and analytical mindset with awareness of market and industry trends.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a team, providing mentorship and guidance
• Challenge processes and controls
• Strong knowledge of Tradeweb, MarketAxess DTC, Euroclear, FedWire, Bloomberg

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Technical skills in Python, SQL, Alteryx, and additional programming languages.
• Understanding of the Primary/Syndicate market.
• Desire to grow within Middle Office as an organizational leader.

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

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