Derivative Clearing Operations - Associate

Are you looking for an opportunity to experience seamless access to global exchange-traded futures and options with JP Morgan's Derivative Clearing Operations? Join us to investors and hedgers with expert trade ideas, risk management, and efficient clearing services, all delivered with client-focused transparency and operational excellence.

As a Derivative Clearing Operation Associate within Equity Operations Japan, you will work closely with front office in Japan as well as regional and global DCO organization to ensure the best in class client service and seamless clearing is maintained with local exchange.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide post-transaction services to internal and external clients, mainly located in Japan, on behalf of overseas entities in the UK and US
• Support client onboarding as a liaison between the onboarding entity and the client
• Ensure client requests and queries regarding transactions and markets are addressed by the appropriate internal team
• Ensure post-trade reports and statements delivered to clients are accurate and timely
• Conduct appropriate control of the end-to-end process and oversee functions outside of location to ensure clients are served in a first-class manner
• Manage clearing of listed derivatives trades executed at OSE and TFX
• Prepare and control regulatory reporting
• Settle transactions with local exchanges, clearing houses, and external clients
• Generate and control legal ledger and regulatory reports
• Reconcile transactions with the exchange and clearing house
• Participate in and manage projects driven by business initiatives, market changes, and internal system changes

• Client service skills, including inter-personal skill and capturing of clients' requirements and delivery of solutions.
• Strong verbal and written bilingual (Japanese and English) communication, including negotiation skills
• strong and inclusive leadership and ability to influence others to deliver the result
• Change management mindset and track record to deliver positive change in the end-to-end

• Experience in investment banking operations role is preferable
• Experience with F&O product in any capacity is preferable
• Project management and leadership experience will be an advantage
• Strong PC Skills (Excel, Word) essential, Digital Tools (RPA/Alteryx) preferred