Alternatives Middle Office Trade Support Analyst

Job Description
Are you passionate about Trading Services and thrive in fast-paced environments? Join our team at J.P. Morgan International Private Bank in Edinburgh and leverage your expertise!
As a Trade Support Analyst in the Trading Services Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the trading operations for hedge fund transactions. You will be responsible for ensuring that trades initiated by investors are executed accurately and efficiently. Post-execution, you will ensure timely settlement and accurate reflection of these trades in our accounting systems. As a key member of the Hedge Funds Trade Support team, you will ensure that all business activities are conducted in a controlled, efficient, and timely manner.
Job responsibilities

• Monitors and controls the daily hedge fund trading flow, conducting necessary checks and generating reports to ensure smooth operations
• Processes trade instructions, manages bookings, settlements, and monitors cut-offs
• Ensures accurate and timely execution, confirmation, and settlement of all hedge fund trades
• Manages cash and stock positions related to hedge fund orders
• Performs daily and periodic position/risk controls, identifying and resolving discrepancies
• Supports project and regulatory initiatives to meet evolving industry standards, drive efficiency, and reduce risk within the team
• Interacts daily with investors, custodians, fund administrators, and various internal stakeholders to address queries and resolve issues

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong client service mindset
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy
• Dynamic, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly understand complex issues and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Analytical approach with creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.