Equity Derivatives Middle Office - Associate

Join a high-performing team at JPMorgan Chase and play a pivotal role in supporting our Equity Derivatives Trading Desk in Tokyo. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise in equity derivatives, collaborate with global teams, and drive impactful change. You’ll gain exposure to a dynamic trading environment and have the chance to grow your career within a leading financial institution. Be part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Advance your skills and make a difference in a fast-paced, client-focused setting.

As an Equity Derivatives Middle Office Trade Support Associate in the Tokyo team, you will ensure accurate trade capture, risk management, and regulatory compliance for OTC equity derivatives and cash equities. You will work closely with traders, operations, and other stakeholders to resolve queries and support new business initiatives. Your attention to detail and proactive approach will help maintain a strong control environment. You will contribute to process improvements and project management across local, regional, and global initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to build relationships and develop your career in a collaborative and challenging environment.

The Equity Derivatives Middle Office Trade Support team provides essential support to trading desks, prime brokerage, and cash equity operations. You will be involved in end-to-end trade lifecycle management, regulatory reporting, and efficiency realization projects. The team values analytical thinking, leadership, and a commitment to operational excellence. You will have the opportunity to work on new business setups and drive initiatives that enhance business growth and control standards.

Job responsibilities

• Capture trades for OTC derivatives and cash equities executed by the Tokyo trading desk
• Ensure risk is accurately reflected in the risk management system
• Monitor and address control breaks promptly
• Prepare and submit regulatory reporting as required
• Respond to ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Drive and implement process improvement initiatives
• Analyze and support new business initiatives
• Manage projects related to end-to-end reviews, efficiency realization, and new initiatives at local, regional, and global levels
• Collaborate with traders, operations, and other teams to resolve issues and support business needs
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and control in all processes

 

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor's degree 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Services Industry
• Excellent prioritization and multitasking skills
• Business Proficiency in Japanese and English
• Strong communication skills, with ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders 
• Attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience with OTC equity derivatives or prime brokerage products
• Experience in a middle office or trade support role preferred
• Proven leadership skills with experience developing high performance teams
• Familiarity with digital tools such as RPA or Alteryx
• Project management experience in financial services
• Exposure to regulatory reporting requirements

• Analytical mindset with a focus on process improvement