Workplace Solutions - Analyst, Trading Team Associate in Newport

Global Shares Execution Services Limited is expanding its Trading Team and seeking a dynamic individual at Associate level. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the day-to-day functions undertaken by The Trading Team. The administrative position supporting the Trading Team requires a unique blend of high-level organisational skills, extreme attention to detail, and familiarity with financial markets. The role acts as a vital link between the Trading Team middle/back office, and external counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Support & Administration: Monitoring trade processing via order routers, inputting/validating foreign (FX) trades, and resolving contract discrepancies or unmatched trades (e.g., CREST).
• Reconciliation & Compliance: Performing daily reconciliation of trades, and, where applicable, checking for regulatory compliance (e.g., MiFID II, EMIR).
• Data Management & Reporting: Maintaining accurate, up-to-date databases, spreadsheets, and internal tracking systems. Preparing and distributing daily, weekly, or monthly performance reports for the Trading Team.
• Logistics & Communication: Acting as a point of contact for brokers and custodians, scheduling team meetings.
• Document Control: Managing documentation, filing, and archiving to ensure audit readiness.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel Proficiency: Essential for manipulating data, running reports, and maintaining trackers (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Trading Software/Platforms: Familiarity with platforms like Bloomberg Terminal.
• General IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and data management tools.

Essential Competencies & Soft Skills

• Extreme Attention to Detail: Ability to work accurately under pressure, as mistakes in trade support can lead to financial loss.
• Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability: Capability to manage competing demands, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve reconciliation issues and anticipate needs.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication for liaising with traders and external parties.

Experience & Qualifications

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience (1–3 years) in an administrative or operational role, ideally within financial services, wealth management, or a trading environment.
• Education: Degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field is often preferred, though not always mandatory if equivalent experience exists.
• Regulatory Knowledge (Advantageous): Understanding of regulatory reporting (MiFID II, EMIR) or trade settlement procedures.

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.

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.