Strategic Accounting Infrastructure & Control- Fixed Income Associate

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

• Provide and document detailed accounting requirements for debt instruments according to US and local GAAP. This includes accounting calculations, where required.
• Liaise with Financial Controllers, Asset Class Controllers, Product Controllers, and other interested parties to ensure other requirements are addressed.
• Work closely with Technology during the development phase to ensure build meets finance requirements.
• Work closely with Operations to identify inconsistencies between Finance and Operations requirements.
• Write and execute (test akceptacyjny) UAT test cases; participate in (end-to-end) E2E, production parallel and conversion testing.
• Ensure strategic infrastructure design meets Finance Principles and Big Rules established.
• Analyze controls to ensure the strategic infrastructure operates within a solid control environment- including identifying any opportunities for process and control improvements.
• Liaise with PMO and assist with overall governance.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment. Additional qualifications:
• 2-5 years finance or accounting experience (fixed income securities experience preferred)
• Understanding of the securities trade lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills including root cause analysis and ability to provide solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Organized and self-motivated
• Strong multitasking and prioritizing skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel (Pivot tables, v-lookups). PowerPoint and Word
• Knowledge of key Finance systems and processes, including MIS and GL, a plus
• Business process or technology project experience, a plus

About Us

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.

About the Team

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

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