Cleared Margin Client Service and Treasury Operations Associate I

Join a dynamic team at J.P.

Morgan, where you'll play a key role in supporting global clients and optimizing margin and treasury operations in Futures & Derivatives Clearing - Global Equity Operations.

Make an impact by driving process improvements and collaborating across international teams.

As a Cleared Margin Client Service in Global Equity Operations team, you will manage range of tasks including settling margin values (Cash, Securities, Letters of Credit) with clients, cash funding, global non-cash collateral settlements, Foreign Exchange (FX) trade processing, and reconciliation and break resolution.

You will work closely with global teams, ensuring timely settlements and maintaining a controlled environment that supports business growth and regulatory compliance for Futures & Options and Over-The-Counter (OTC) Cleared Derivatives.

Job responsibilities:


* Respond to incoming margin settlement requests from clients, compare them to JP Morgan's exposure, and agree on the amount and type of asset to be moved.


* Drive continued development of the Clearing Client Service offering.


* Ensure timely settlement of trades with clients; follow up promptly on any failed settlements.


* Prevent client payments from resulting in deficits and follow up on counterparty issues.


* Maintain a controlled environment by adhering to and updating operational procedures.


* Report significant issues to management, respond quickly to internal inquiries, support reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and assist with reporting and root cause analysis.


* Handle ad hoc management requests, operational investigations, and audit requirements.


* Review processes regularly, suggest improvements, implement enhancements, participate in strategic Straight-Through Processing (STP) initiatives, and manage complex change requests.


* Ensure full compliance with all control and educational requirements.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:


* Previous Operations experience of Futures and Options (Cleared & Over-The-Counter (OTC)) or similar background.


* Strong problem-solving & strategic thinking and should be able to develop solutions for clients and drive process improvements.


* Should possess high accuracy & attention to detail, maintain precision and highly numerate, with strong proficiency in Excel and core systems.


* Must possess strong communication skills, as the role involves detailed interactions across multiple lines of business and core processing areas.


* Should be able to work methodically, adhering to strict deadlines and perform well under pressure.


* Ability to proactively identify risks and confidently challenge stakeholders when controls may be compromised.


* Should collaborate efficiently, support team goals, and foster a positive team environment.


* Eager to learn, asks the right questions, and adapts to new challenges.


* Take responsibility for mistake...