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Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, global environment? Join our Markets Asset Services team and help shape the future of asset servicing. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about delivering first-class client experiences. Your expertise will contribute to our commitment to risk management, process efficiency, and operational excellence.

As a Trading Services Associate in Securities Operations within Markets Asset Services, you play a vital role in announcing corporate action events that affect both client and firm securities holdings. You will collaborate with internal teams, custodians, and clients to minimize risk and ensure compliance with firm standards. In this role, maintaining accurate corporate action event data will ensure accurate and timely communication, instruction, and settlement for a variety of voluntary events such as mergers, conversions, warrant exercises, exchanges, tender offers, and rights issues. You will be part of a global team that values innovation, efficiency, and a client-centric approach.

Markets Asset Services operates across nine global locations, supporting both Markets and Wealth Management businesses. The team specializes in asset servicing, including corporate actions, income processing, dividend reinvestments, proxy voting, and class actions. We emphasize risk control, process efficiency, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

Job responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret a wide range of corporate action events for client portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and validate event details from custodians, agents, and market sources
• Communicate event information and available options to clients clearly and promptly
• Capture voluntary events announcements and updates in a timely manner, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are met
• Collaborate with agents and custodian banks to confirm paperwork or other requirements on announcements
• Communicate with internal teams, including middle office, event processors to ensure deadlines and other requirements are met
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to automation and efficiency initiatives
• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Support risk management by escalating issues and exceptions as appropriate

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in asset servicing, securities operations, or a related financial services role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex corporate action events
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to clients and colleagues
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy
• Proficiency in using relevant financial systems and tools for event processing and reconciliation
• Commitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Ability to work collaboratively within a global team and build effective relationships across functions with high level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Experience supporting risk management and escalation processes

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Experience with process automation or efficiency initiatives in asset servicing
• Familiarity with global markets and cross-border corporate action events
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reconciliation tools
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working directly with clients in a service-oriented environment
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to securities operations
• Professional certification in securities or financial operations is a plus (Series 99/SIE)

JPMorgan Chase, 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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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 & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.