Instrument Reference Data Analyst

Best in class data management is a top priority for the Firm. Accurate data about clients, products, instruments and prices as well as other information is critical for every transaction, from making a loan to an individual to executing a derivative trade with a large institution. High quality data is fundamental for daily operations, managing capital and liquidity, and providing transparency to shareholders and financial markets. The Asset Pricing & Reference Data (APRD) utility provides high quality Pricing & Reference Data to its subscribers from major external market providers such as Bloomberg, S&P, Thomson Reuters under a single operating model.

Responsibilities:

• Create new instruments for various Equities, Fixed Income and Equity Derivatives products in Reference Data system as well as legacy applications
• Update/modify assets based on internal client initiated changes (Middle Office, Trade support, Settlements) or Corporate actions.
• Regular maintenance of securities that require coupon, rate fixing and/or factor updates on a daily basis from sources like Bloomberg, Reuters etc.
• Monitor rejects Queue and clears them on a timely basis. Ensuring Checklist, Metrics and EOD activities are completed and signed off.
• Handling and monitoring issue and query mails and escalating issues promptly to the Team Leader
• Flexible work approach - be willing to operate within a shift environment (Potential late shift starts)
• Ability to deliver on a highly manual process while working towards automation
• Availability to work a share of Public Holidays. Time off in lieu will be provided for public holidays worked.

Requirements:

• College Degree with 2-4 Years of experience in a financial services sector
• Knowledge of external reference data providers -BLOOMBERG, REUTERS, etc. will be an advantage
• Knowledge of handling various instrument reference data, Middle office, fund accounting, asset servicing or custody functions - desirable
• Proficient in MS excel
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Focus on quality and controlled environment

About J.P. Morgan:

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity.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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.