Associate - Corporate Actions

Job Description

Custody Client Operations professional at J.P. Morgan Chase, are responsible for the forefront of managing and safeguarding our clients assets with precision and care. This role involves meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless custody services and operational excellence.

As a Corporate Action Associate within the Custody Middle Office team, you will be instrumental in providing institutional investors with access to global markets for settlements, safekeeping, and asset servicing of securities. Your role will also involve offering ancillary services such as Foreign Exchange and Liquidity Solutions. Working in conjunction with our Markets business, you will cater to our core client segments, including Asset Managers, Asset Owners, Insurance/GSEs, Banks/Broker Dealers, and Hedge Funds and Alternatives. Our team is committed to delivering investor solutions that protect our clients' portfolios, boost their efficiency, and seize opportunities in various global markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service and support to internal and external clients daily
• Manage issues related to Global Custody Corporate Actions with regards to client instructions, completions and reconciliation
• Monitor internal and external client inquiries, resolve non-routine issues and closely partner with internal teams to resolve exceptions in a timely manner
• Perform root cause analysis for clients to increase straight through processing, with a focus to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders
• Partner across wider global team and technology to identify product enhancements and technology improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with Client Service Teams and manage client expectations and concerns, with focus on delivering unparalleled client experience
• Provide operations subject matter expertise and value added services to clients where required
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Knowledge of mandatory and voluntary corporate actions and full asset servicing lifecycle for global assets
• Strong understanding of Corporate Actions related Swift messaging i.e. MT56x
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and adept at communicating with all levels of the business
• Operate effectively in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines and can exhibit excellent time management skills
• Exposure to business intelligence tools (I.E. Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath, OwlDQ) and comfortable working with data
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills with proactive mindset to drive change
• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Prior Custody, Markets, Corporate Actions operational experience
• Understanding of DTC, Euroclear, Foreign Exchange, Reconciliation rules and Global Custody
• Self-starter, ability to learn quickly, Strong leadership skills with focus to mitigate risks and taking proactive approach to ensure “Best in Class” results.
  
  

ABOUT US

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.