Trade Support Associate

• Validate and process credit derivatives trades across single-name CDS, index CDS (CDX/iTraxx), tranches/bespoke baskets, credit options, credit-linked notes, and total return swaps.
• Book trades accurately in front office platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit Wire) and reconcile positions with back office records.
• Review and resolve trade discrepancies, mismatches, and breaks between front office and back office systems.
• Manage lifecycle events including credit events, novations/assignments, coupons/roll dates/maturities, and amendments/terminations/cancellations.
• Coordinate with trading, legal, and operations to ensure correct settlement, documentation, and system updates for lifecycle activity.
• Oversee electronic and manual confirmations via Markit Wire, DTCC, and ICE to ensure process integrity.
• Drive timely confirmation matching and escalate aged/outstanding items to traders and counterparties.
• Support daily risk and P&L reporting for credit derivatives portfolios.
• Attribute P&L to market moves, new trades, lifecycle events, and valuation adjustments while resolving risk/P&L breaks.
• Ensure compliance with Dodd-Frank, EMIR, CFTC, and MiFID II requirements by supporting regulatory reporting, inquiries, and internal limits/controls.
• Improve control, efficiency, and automation by partnering with stakeholders and contributing SME input to new products, system upgrades, and regulatory change initiatives.

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in credit derivatives, exotics, or related middle office roles
• Strong understanding of credit derivatives products, trade lifecycle, and operational processes
• Experience with front and back office systems (Bloomberg, Calypso, Markit Wire, DTCC, ICE)
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for derivatives
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive process improvements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred

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.
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