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Are you looking to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful difference for our clients and the firm. At JPMorganChase, we empower you to grow, innovate, and achieve your professional goals while contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusion.
Job Summary:
As a Syndicated Loan Settlements Specialist within our Trading Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate settlement of both par and distressed trades. You will work closely with trading desks, clients, legal counsel, and operations, leveraging your expertise in legal documentation and trade lifecycle management. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio, maintain clean aging profiles, and provide essential reporting to senior management. You will be encouraged to challenge processes, drive improvements, and help shape a collaborative and innovative team culture.
You will join a team that values attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and continuous learning. Our environment encourages you to question the status quo, develop creative solutions, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with trading desks, clients, legal counsel, and operations to settle par and distressed trades
- Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, including Trade Confirmations, Assignment Agreements, and Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Analyze Credit Agreements and other relevant trade documentation
- Manage a high-volume trade portfolio across multiple business lines, ensuring timely settlements and maintaining clean aging profiles
- Monitor, track, and report escalated issues using workflow tools
- Coordinate with Deal Closing, Maintenance, and Settlements teams to maintain non-agent deal builds and facility records
- Prepare and deliver monthly, weekly, and daily reports to senior management on open trades and trading metrics
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Three years of experience in syndicated loan settlements or trading operations
- In-depth knowledge of the trade lifecycle and experience supporting trading businesses
- Proficiency in drafting and reviewing standard legal documentation, including familiarity with Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) Standard Terms and Conditions
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly, self-motivate, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Analytical mindset with a passion for understanding details behind numbers and processes
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience with LoanIQ and Clearpar platforms
- Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes
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'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.
Are you looking to accelerate your career in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful difference for our clients and the firm. At JPMorganChase, we empower you to grow, innovate, and achieve your professional goals while contributing to a culture of excellence and inclusion.
Job Summary:
As a Syndicated Loan Settlements Specialist within our Trading Operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate settlement of both par and distressed trades. You will work closely with trading desks, clients, legal counsel, and operations, leveraging your expertise in legal documentation and trade lifecycle management. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio, maintain clean aging profiles, and provide essential reporting to senior management. You will be encouraged to challenge processes, drive improvements, and help shape a collaborative and innovative team culture.
You will join a team that values attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and continuous learning. Our environment encourages you to question the status quo, develop creative solutions, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with trading desks, clients, legal counsel, and operations to settle par and distressed trades
- Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, including Trade Confirmations, Assignment Agreements, and Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Analyze Credit Agreements and other relevant trade documentation
- Manage a high-volume trade portfolio across multiple business lines, ensuring timely settlements and maintaining clean aging profiles
- Monitor, track, and report escalated issues using workflow tools
- Coordinate with Deal Closing, Maintenance, and Settlements teams to maintain non-agent deal builds and facility records
- Prepare and deliver monthly, weekly, and daily reports to senior management on open trades and trading metrics
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Three years of experience in syndicated loan settlements or trading operations
- In-depth knowledge of the trade lifecycle and experience supporting trading businesses
- Proficiency in drafting and reviewing standard legal documentation, including familiarity with Loan Syndications and Trading Association (LSTA) Standard Terms and Conditions
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly, self-motivate, and demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Analytical mindset with a passion for understanding details behind numbers and processes
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience with LoanIQ and Clearpar platforms
- Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes
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'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.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trade support analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related business field
- Hands-on experience with trade lifecycle processes including confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation
- Proficiency in Excel for position tracking, break analysis, and reporting
- Familiarity with order management or post-trade systems such as Bloomberg or Calypso
- Strong attention to detail for identifying discrepancies in high-volume transaction environments
- Effective communication skills for liaising with traders, operations, and counterparties
Tips for Your Trade Support Analyst Job Search
Tailor your resume to asset class
Hiring managers scan for the specific asset class you've supported, whether equities, fixed income, or derivatives. Lead each resume bullet with the product type, the trade lifecycle stage you owned, and any reconciliation or settlement systems you used.
Highlight reconciliation and break resolution
Break resolution and position reconciliation are the core of the role. Describe the volume of breaks you managed daily, how you escalated unresolved items, and which counterparty or custodian systems you worked in to close them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trade support analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get specific about trade lifecycle coverage
Many candidates say they know the trade lifecycle but don't specify which stages. Call out exactly where you worked, from execution and confirmation through settlement, fails management, and corporate actions, so recruiters can quickly assess your fit.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently describe a failed settlement or a P&L discrepancy and ask how you'd investigate it. Practice walking through your diagnostic process step by step, naming the systems, teams, and escalation paths you'd use to resolve it.
Negotiate by referencing middle-office benchmarks
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the asset class and desk complexity you're supporting. Candidates on a derivatives desk can reasonably expect more than those on a vanilla equities desk, so frame your range accordingly when the offer arrives.
Trade Support Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trade support analysts?
The companies hiring the most trade support analysts right now include JPMorganChase, Nomura, and Point72, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services firms, custodian banks, and fintech platforms account for the majority of active postings.
How many trade support analyst jobs are remote?
About 50% of trade support analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting ongoing demand for flexible arrangements across operations teams. Roles focused on reporting, reconciliation review, and client servicing tend to be the most remote-eligible, while positions requiring direct trader interaction or same-day settlement oversight are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a trade support analyst?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then build foundational knowledge of trade lifecycle stages including execution, confirmation, settlement, and fails management. Gain hands-on exposure through internships or entry-level operations roles at a broker-dealer, asset manager, or custodian bank. Develop proficiency in Excel and at least one post-trade or order management system, and practice explaining reconciliation workflows clearly, as that skill is tested heavily in interviews.
Can I get a trade support analyst job with little experience?
Yes, many firms hire candidates with limited direct experience if you can demonstrate strong numeracy, attention to detail, and a working understanding of financial markets. Internships in operations, settlements, or middle-office roles are the most direct path in. Candidates who can speak to real examples of reconciling data, resolving discrepancies, or working under tight daily deadlines stand out even without years of formal trade support experience.
What does the trade support analyst interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial recruiter screen assesses your background and familiarity with trade operations basics. A hiring manager interview goes deeper into your experience with specific asset classes, systems, and how you handle breaks or escalations. A technical or scenario round may present a case study involving a failed trade or a reconciliation discrepancy. Final rounds often include a team or desk interview focused on communication style and workflow fit.
Where can I find and apply to trade support analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to trade support analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your asset class background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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