Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control - Associate

Job Description
Sieze an opportunity to join us as we are looking for Senior Associate to support the Impact Subledger fixed Income trading system for the North America Activity.
As an Associate on Strategic Finance Program Management unit in the Strategic Accounting Infrastructure and Control (SAIC) team, you will partner with various stakeholder across multiple regions to deliver project objectives throughout multiple phases including requirements documentation, functional analysis, and testing. You will have opportunities to leverage your product knowledge, problem solving ability, and accounting expertise to partner with finance, tech, ops for the project ranges from production uplifts / remediations, Industry / Line of Business (LOB) initiatives.
Job responsibilities:

• Providing finance project support for Impact subledger system and involvement with small to large scale initiatives with Impact
• Liaise with various stakeholders (Finance, Ops, Corporate Accounting Policy) across the firm to ensure the accounting requirements are addressed according to US GAAP
• Work closely with Technology during the development phase to ensure build meets finance requirements
• Work closely with Operations to identify inconsistencies between Finance and Operations requirements.
• Write and execute UAT test cases; participate in E2E, production parallel and conversion testing
• Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment- including identifying any opportunities for process and control improvements; Make certain the design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established
• Liaise with PMO and assist with overall governance

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• At least 4 years finance or accounting experience, fixed income securities accounting experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of stakeholders
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis and ability to provide solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to collaborate across different groups and regions
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, and manage multiple activities
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups, functions), PowerPoint and Word

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Knowledge of Impact subledger system is a plus
• Knowledge of key Finance systems and processes, including Impact, MIS and GL

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.
Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.