Job Description

Asset Reference Data Services (ARDS)

ARDS was created with the mission to help improve the quality, integrity, and reliability of the firm's critical data covering the Instrument and Pricing domains and sits within Securities Services. The organization's objectives are to deliver business impact through fit-for-purpose data, improve data capabilities across multiple lines of businesses (LOBs), implement data controls, and deliver reference data. ARDS establishes expectations that drive consistent data governance practices, develops technologies and processes to support data governance capabilities, partners with LOBs to embed data governance best practices and capabilities, and ensures sustainability by refining, measuring, and improving the ability to manage data.

Within ARDS, the Instrument Reference Data Operations teams provide high quality Reference Data to its subscribers from major external market providers under a single operating model. Asset prices and instrument attributes are sourced, validated, mastered and distributed via J.P. Morgan's strategic Reference Data architecture and is used for trading, risk management, fund valuation, settlement and regulatory reporting.

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned Data Analyst in operations at the Associate level. The role is based in Singapore and will provide operational support and data management for our Securities Services, Markets and AWM businesses. The role will manage data quality and exceptions for reference data operations, working with a team of data analyst. The role will work closely with professionals across Instrument and Pricing. The individual will ensure a robust control framework and effective global operating model are being used to service the APAC businesses. The successful candidate should be able to provide strategic initiatives on improving reference data operations. This role covers the early shift (6am start), the candidate must be able to work this shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for following the global operating model is effectively servicing the instrument and pricing requirements for the APAC businesses strongly focused on Securities Services and Markets business at JPM
• Leverage data tools, languages, platforms, dashboards and technology to advance JPM data strategy
• Work with the team responsible for the creation/maintenance and management of exceptions of instrument reference data on our core platforms
• Provide subject matter expertise support to downstream teams and clients
• Ensure proper controls are in place to reduce financial risks, implement procedures to enforce controls and ensure controls are adhered to
• Resolve client queries promptly and professionally
• Contribute to ongoing developments of the instrument control process
• As the team covers the APAC region, staggered shift work and working on public holidays is required
• Ad-hoc project work when required

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree (in Finance, Science or Technology) or equivalent
• At least 3+ years work experience in Financial Services is required
• Experience in Banking Operations or Middle Office is an advantage
• Experience leading or managing teams/people preferred
• Strong market data vendor knowledge/experience, i.e. Bloomberg, Refinitiv is required
• Knowledge of industry activities, corporate actions, index tracking and capital markets is required
• Strong understanding of broad financial instruments and products required
• Self-motivated and proactive with the proven ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments
• Demonstrate customer focus and follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to analyze, mine and query data to formulate solutions and efficiencies
• Good understanding of databases, data models and data structures

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.