OTC Derivatives Settlements Analyst

JPMorgan Chase

BOURNEMOUTH, United Kingdom

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior financial professionals with a background in derivatives who thrive in collaborative, client-facing environments.

Best fit for

Candidates with experience in financial markets and a strong interest in derivatives and client service
— “Interest in learning more about the markets business and desire to develop product knowledge”
Individuals who can manage high-pressure, deadline-driven workloads with precision
— “the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines”
Professionals comfortable with cross-functional collaboration across multiple global teams
— “Teams have high levels of client and Middle Office contact and are constantly being challenged to innovate and inspire”

Things to consider

Requires maintaining attention to detail due to high risk exposure in settlements
— “Understand the risks and adhere to the controls in place at all times.”
Candidates must be prepared for global coordination and potential time zone challenges
— “globally with the Middle Offices we support”

How to stand out

Showcase experience in resolving discrepancies and improving financial processes
— “Identifies and investigates the root cause of errors/issues.”
Highlight your ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
— “Maintains and builds excellent relationships with external clients”
Demonstrate your knowledge of Credit Default Swaps and Interest Rate Swaps
— “Develops an understanding of Credit Default Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps and related instruments”
Emphasize your skills in managing complex workflows and prioritizing tasks
— “Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise work in a busy environment”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

ensuring smooth OTC derivatives settlements
developing product knowledge
building relationships with clients and teams

Typical background

financial services experience

Skills & requirements

Required

OTC DerivativesSettlements ProcessClient ServiceRisk MitigationProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisTime Management

Preferred

Financial ProductsDerivatives Instruments

Stack & domain

OTC DerivativesSettlements ProcessCredit Default SwapsInterest Rate SwapsEquity DerivativesCommoditiesClient ServiceProcess ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisRisk ManagementTime ManagementCommunicationTeamworkFinancial ProductsDerivatives InstrumentsProblem-solvingInitiativeAdaptabilityFinancial ServicesDerivativesSettlements

About the role

Original posting from JPMorgan Chase

Ensure smooth OTC derivatives settlements and client service in a fast-paced, global EMEA team. Grow your market expertise!
As a OTC Derivatives Settlements Analyst in the EMEA Derivative Settlements teams you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth settlements process for Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Swaps, Equity Derivatives and Commodities between the Investment Banks and their EMEA client base, covering Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Corporates, Financial Institutions and Governments.
EMEA Derivative Settlements team deals with the end-to-end settlements process including confirmation of settlements prior to value, investigation of post-settlement discrepancies, responding to all incoming client enquiries and dealing with queries from Middle Offices (globally) and our sister hubs in Delaware, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Buenos Aires. Teams have high levels of client and Middle Office contact and are constantly being challenged to innovate and inspire to meet the demands of a developing product set, client base and trading growth.
Job Responsibilities
Ensures that all payments are settled accurately and all incoming client enquiries are dealt with in a timely and professional mannerDevelops an understanding of Credit Default Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps and related instruments Maintains and builds excellent relationships with external clients as well as with multiple teams across the Derivatives hubs and globally with the Middle Offices we supportMitigates risk (Operational, Financial and Reputational)Participates in process improvement initiatives. Identifies and investigates the root cause of errors/issues.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
A desire to work in a fast-paced environment Interest in learning more about the markets business and desire to develop product knowledge Excellent relationship-building and good communication skillsExcellent time management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise work in a busy environment with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Understand the risks and adhere to the controls in place at all times.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Previous exposure to financial products and derivatives instruments advantageous but not essential.
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.
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Source: JPMorgan Chase careers