OTC Derivatives Settlements Analyst

Job Description

Ensure smooth OTC derivatives settlements and client service in a fast‑paced, global EMEA team. Grow your market expertise!

As an OTC Derivatives Settlements Analyst in the EMEA Derivative Settlements teams, you will be responsible for ensuring a smooth settlements process for Credit Derivatives, Interest Rate Swaps, Equity Derivatives and Commodities between the Investment Banks and their EMEA client base, covering Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Corporates, Financial Institutions, Governments and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV).

EMEA Derivative Settlements team deals with the end‑to‑end settlements process including confirmation of settlements prior to value, investigation of post‑settlement discrepancies, responding to all incoming client enquiries and handling queries from Middle Offices (globally) and our sister hubs in Delaware, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur. Teams have high levels of client and Middle Office contact and are constantly challenged to innovate and inspire to meet the demands of a developing product set, client base and trading growth.

• Ensure all payments are settled accurately and all incoming client enquiries are dealt with timely and professionally.
• Develop an understanding of Credit Default Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps and related instruments.
• Maintain and build excellent relationships with external clients and with multiple teams across the Derivatives hubs and globally with the Middle Offices we support.
• Mitigate operational, financial and reputational risk.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and investigate the root cause of errors/issues.

• A desire to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in learning more about the markets business and a desire to develop product knowledge.
• Excellent relationship‑building and good communication skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise work in a busy environment, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Understand the risks and adhere to the controls in place at all times.

• Previous exposure to financial products and derivatives instruments is advantageous but not essential.

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.

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Seniority level:
Not applicable |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Finance and Sales