Trading Lifecycle Associate II

Job Description
Join a dynamic team where your expertise drives impactful results in the Alternative Assets space. At JPMorgan Chase, you'll collaborate with talented professionals, expand your skills, and contribute to innovative solutions. We offer opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on high-profile transactions. Be part of a culture that values teamwork, integrity, and continuous learning. Your contributions will help shape the future of asset management.
As an Asset Management Alternatives Middle Office Operations - Associate on the Trade Lifecycle team, you support critical middle office functions for alternatives products. You will act as a key liaison between front office teams, internal support groups, and external vendors, ensuring smooth trade execution and settlement. In this role, you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and provide day-to-day support to portfolio managers and investment specialists. The Trade Lifecycle team supports a diverse range of private investment products, including direct equity and credit solutions, giving you exposure to complex deal structures and the end-to-end trade process. Middle Office helps to implement strategic operating models, defines opportunities to increase automation and uncovers process efficiencies. Our team fosters a supportive environment focused on knowledge sharing, professional development, and process improvement, where your initiative and attention to detail will make a meaningful impact.
Job Responsibilities

• Support middle office and operations processes for private capital business products
• Partner with deal teams to monitor the pipeline for anticipated deal fundings
• Oversee outsourced operations by working closely with third-party service providers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders
• Track upcoming deal closings and manage the funding process for transactions
• Ensure accurate trade booking and set up new assets in internal systems
• Reconcile cash and position discrepancies promptly and accurately
• Work closely with platform team on investment valuations process
• Coordinate with stakeholders in Risk, Compliance, Technology, Control Management, Operations, and Legal

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Five or more years of relevant alternatives operations experience at an asset manager
• Collaborative team player who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• General knowledge of private capital and credit products
• Experience in asset closing and servicing

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, 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 & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.