Trade Support - Associate

Job Description
Join our dynamic Sydney FX Middle Office team as a Trading Services Associate supporting the electronic trading franchise as well as the FX voice sales desk. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and amending deals and orders, ensuring exposure alignment with franchise expectations, completing reconciliation checks, and ensuring that all controls are diligently performed. This role requires a keen understanding of FX fundamentals, risk management, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams to ensure smooth trading operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately capture all transactions in the Risk Management Systems in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage FX exposure to align with franchise expectations.
• Complete intraday and end-of-day processes, including completeness and reconciliation checks, to ensure accurate processing of new trading activity and general book management.
• Collaborate 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.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries.
• Participate in and contribute to various strategic initiatives; continuously improve and evolve processes and business architecture.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective.
• Work closely with FX Sales & Traders, providing an opportunity for professional growth and development.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Understanding of derivatives and hedging products (e.g., Interest Rate Swaps, FX, Bonds).
• Knowledge of front-to-back operations processes, including confirmations and settlements.
• Clear communication skills for collaborative work and problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; VBA, Python, and Alteryx skills are a plus.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

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.