JOB DESCRIPTION
Join JPMorganChase's India Branch Cash Equity Operations team and take ownership of trade settlement, client coordination, and operational accuracy across the full trade lifecycle. This role offers strong exposure to Indian equity markets and regulatory frameworks, with real opportunity to grow your expertise.
As an Analyst in India Branch Cash Equity Operations, you will support broking operations across trade contracting, settlement, accounting, and reconciliation. You will coordinate with clients, custodians, exchanges, depositories, and overseas desks to ensure accurate and timely processing in line with regulatory and internal standards. You will handle exchange reporting, respond to client and regulatory queries, and contribute to process improvements and strategic projects. This role requires strong attention to detail, sound risk awareness, and the ability to perform consistently under pressure.
Job responsibilities
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Execute trade contracting and settlement across the end-to-end trade lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Coordinate with clients, custodians, exchanges, depositories, banks, and overseas desks to facilitate smooth trade processing and settlement.
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Prepare and send trade confirmations in line with regulatory and internal documentation standards.
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Manage trade settlement and accounting processes, including bank accounting and ledger reconciliation.
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Prepare management information reporting to support business decisions and operational transparency.
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Respond to client and regulatory queries within agreed service level timelines, escalating issues as necessary.
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Handle exchange reporting submissions to the Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, and other regulatory bodies accurately and on time.
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Perform root-cause analysis to increase straight-through processing rates and reduce client inquiries.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support strategic projects with product, technology, and change partners.
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Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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Bachelor's degree in Commerce or a related discipline.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in stock broking operations, including trade contracting, settlements, accounting, reconciliations, and coordination with banks, custodians, exchanges, and depositories.
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Good accounting knowledge with proficiency in financial data reconciliation and ledger management.
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Strong knowledge of stock broking regulations, including Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange frameworks.
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across clients, custodians, exchanges, and internal stakeholders.
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Ability to manage high volumes with discipline and focus in a deadline-driven environment.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with comfort using tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath, and OwlDQ.
Strong risk and control mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
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Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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Understanding of India stock exchange broking operations, trade lifecycle, reconciliation rules, and custody coordination.
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 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.
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
