Rates Middle Office - Analyst

Job Description
Are you interested in the opportunity in Rates MO team where you will play a key role by supporting Sales and Trading activities?
We have an exciting opening for junior talents!
As a Rates Middle Office - Analyst within Market Operations, you will be responsible for trade flow management and post trade controls for Trading and Sales Desks. Your responsibilities will also include coordination with various internal departments to facilitate business initiatives, and critical controls on transactions including internal and regulatory reporting. You will be part of a team that is actively involved in global projects to implement new systems and create a globally consistent and cost-effective support model.
Job responsibilities

• Capture of all transactions in the Risk Management Systems
• Complete intraday / end of day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately
• Work closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support "one team approach "
• Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed off on a timely basis
• Communicate clearly and concisely with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries.
• Participate and contribute to the various strategic initiatives; keep improving and evolving processes and business architecture
• Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Team player with good interpersonal skills and ability to work with operations and technology
• Well motivated, enthusiastic, and strong work ethic with positive attitude in learning and towards changes
• Be involved in global as well as local projects aimed for supporting new business, striving for efficiency, and streamlining to increase team's capacity
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment with tight deadlines to meet on a regular basis by prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Good communication skills especially when describing problems and explaining solutions
• Understanding of all relevant derivatives and hedging products (Interest Rate Swaps, Basis Swaps, Cross Currency swaps, Forward Rate Agreement (FRA), Foreign Exchange (FX), Zero Coupon and Overnight Index Swaps (OIS), Bond and Futures) is required.
• Fluent in English and Japanese

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Multi-tasking capability with accuracy and risk control mindset
• Proficient programming skills as well as in MS applications (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem solving, control, and project management skills

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
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.