Trade Lifecycle Analyst

Job description / Role

Job description

Great opportunity for a driven individual who is adaptable and willing to learn the business while supporting the build out of the local operations and technology infrastructure.

As a trade lifecycle analyst within our Saudi equities operations team, you will have the opportunity to shape the operating model, technology requirements, and business processes to support our trading business whilst maintaining a robust control environment. This role provides a platform to showcase your ability to lead changes and implement an efficient and controlled operating model.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure that the operational process and procedures are developed, reviewed, and updated on a regular basis and in accordance with local regulation.
• Process transactions in a timely manner and confirm promptly to clients; make sure all queries are escalated or resolved within agreed timelines, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure effective internal controls are maintained and followed.
• Support the sales/trading desk with trade booking and position management on a daily basis.
• Work with partners in finance to ensure that accurate P&L figures are fed to the general ledger and management reporting for the business in the Kingdom.
• Ensure that all the relevant reconciliations on stock/cash positions are controlled and reported on time.
• Follow up corporate actions, company announcements, and cash settlement.
• Ensure all queries are dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• University graduate / bachelor's degree
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Acquaintance with MS Office suite of applications
• Team player with ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to develop procedures and work in various projects

About us

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.

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.

About the team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. Corporations, governments, and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, and extends liquidity in markets around the world.