Futures & Options, Middle Office - Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

As a Futures & Options Associate, you will be part of a team that manages JP Morgan's global exchange traded futures and options brokerage business. F&O provides investors and hedgers access to exchange traded listed derivatives throughout the world. F&O acts solely as the clients agent on brokerage transactions, and never as principal.

**Job responsibilities**
- Knowledge of the products and the exchange rules covered by the team and is aware of the functions of the global business
- Regional Exchange Clearing is performed in accordance with local regulatory requirements
- All positions are maintained accurately both at the exchange and within the internal clearing system
- All trade and position breaks are escalated and resolved on trade date + 1
- All exercise and assignment notices are correctly processed as per the published deadlines
- He/she should be aware of the appropriate escalation procedures when issues are raised
- Reviews and checks production output from a control aspect
- Processes are reviewed regularly and where possible make suggestions for greater efficiency
- Any ad hoc requests of the team are dealt with in an appropriate manner

**Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Derivative Operations within the banking industry is required
- Knowledge in Listed Derivatives product (Futures & Options)
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately, whilst remaining focused on 'the big picture'
- Excellent Client focus and Customer care working practices
- Flexible attitude towards working hours due to the demands of the working place
- Strong intellectual curiosity for process improvements
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work accurately and effectively under pressure
- Strong time management skills required to meet the many internal and external deadlines
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

**Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills**
- Prior experience in OTC Clearing / FXPB is highly desirable (preferably of Asia markets knowledge would be an added advantage)

**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.

Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients’ needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.