Syndicate Operations, Senior Associate

Join our Syndicate Operations team as a Senior Associate and make a significant impact on the efficiency and success of pricing and closing New Issuances in the Fixed Income markets. This role offers opportunities to work with industry-leading Public Finance, Credit & SPG New Issuance businesses. Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

As a Senior Trading Services Associate in Syndicate Operations, you will play a crucial role in providing Middle Office and operational support from pre-pricing through closing with the Issuer and Syndicate. You will work closely with various stakeholders from Front to Back Office, ensuring seamless deal maintenance and processing while mitigating operational, regulatory, and economic risks. Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of New Issuances coming to market.

Job responsibilities

• Possess Strong attention to detail and understanding of Primary Markets and Syndicate transactions within the Fixed Income New Issue market space
• Provide Middle Office and operational support from pre-pricing through closing with the Issuer and Syndicate members.
• Ensure seamless deal maintenance, recording, and processing
• Understanding of New Issue Syndicate flow from pre-pricing through close-out 
• Manage deal set-up inclusive of Cusip requests, DTC eligibility, TRACE Reporting, flow of funds review.
• Mitigate operational, regulatory, and economic risks.
• Manage high-value payments daily in accordance with Global Transfer Funds Policy.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders and clients to resolve queries efficiently
• Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives
• Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed and signed off

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong attention to detail and understanding of New Issue Syndicate transactions.
• Experience with Municipal Bonds, Corporate HG/HY, CLOs, GEM, ABS, RMBS, CMBS products.
• Knowledge of front to back Operations process, including trade processing, confirmations, settlements, and regulatory reporting.
• Familiarity with DTC UW Source, Euroclear, DTC settlement, TRACE reporting, Cusip eligibility, Treasury funding/day loan.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a strong sense of urgency and initiate
• Explain and challenge processes providing ideas for enhancements, as appropriate

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with AI and machine learning tools

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