Welcome to J.P. Morgan! Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career in Equities Operations space? You have found the right team!

As an Asset Servicing & Settlement Associate in a newly formed team within Equities Operations focusing on Hong Kong and China Connect Markets, you will be responsible for the processing and assisting the team manager in monitoring the daily workflow within HK Broker-Dealer (BD) Settlements. This role provides the platform to interact with other global partners like the middle office teams, client service manager, product partners, and other regional processing teams in the Line of Business on daily operational matters including monitoring, analyzing and advocating continuous improvement of the service delivery relationship between JP Morgan and the client by leveraging various systems and digital tools across the organization. 

Job responsibilities

Ensure smooth trade life cycle from supervisor perspective. Be proficient with the workflow through the life cycle of HK BD Settlements includes HK and China Connect  Maximize capacity utilization, self & activity time management.  Ensure daily controls & processing are signed off including cash and stock break, event management, as well as support manager in producing all key metrics.  Ensure clear communications within the team as well as with stakeholders.  Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are up to date with latest process changes driven by market/client.  Support management on strategic development of various equities Cash agency, Prime, Direct Custody & Clearing and HK/China Connect products.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent minimum with 3 years of relevant experience in Equities Operations Solid experience in Reconciliations, Settlements, Risk and Control, Markets and Custody. Strong ability to learn ongoing stream of new markets, products, and processes. Prioritize activities / tasks and ensure achieving all deadlines. Guide juniors in achieving the time management. Build rapport with management, with stakeholders such as MO, Business/product, Finance, client settlements team, external parties including custodians/participants with clear communication i.e., verbal & written. Analytical thinker, able to suggest and implement process improvements as well as problem solving. Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.