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Trade Support Specialist jobs are open across financial services, fintech, commodities, and investment management, from entry-level to senior analyst, with specializations in trade lifecycle, reconciliation, and settlements operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 specialist jobs.
- Experience with trade lifecycle processing including confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation
- Proficiency in order management systems or trading platforms such as Bloomberg or Fidessa
- Strong understanding of equities, fixed income, or derivatives products
- Ability to investigate and resolve failed trades and reconciliation breaks
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
- Familiarity with DTCC, Euroclear, or other clearing and settlement infrastructures
Tips for Your Trade Support Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to settlement workflows
Hiring managers scan for specific lifecycle stages you've handled, so list each phase explicitly: order capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation. Generic operations language buries your actual depth in trade processing and costs you interviews.
Highlight systems experience by name
Mention every trading platform, order management system, or clearing tool you've used directly in your resume's skills section. Firms filter candidates by platform familiarity before a recruiter ever reads your summary, so named systems matter more than general descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trade support specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job titles that map to your specialty
Search for 'settlements analyst', 'trade operations associate', and 'middle office analyst' in addition to the trade support title itself. Many firms use these interchangeably, and searching only one label means missing openings that are a direct fit for your background.
Prepare for scenario-based technical questions
Interviewers at broker-dealers and asset managers routinely ask how you'd resolve a failed settlement or investigate a reconciliation break. Walk through your actual process step by step, naming the systems and counterparties involved, rather than giving a high-level answer.
Negotiate start dates around training cycles
Many trading desks onboard new trade support staff at the start of a quarter when desk volumes are more predictable. If you receive an offer mid-quarter, it's reasonable to ask whether a quarter-start date works better for the team and benefits your ramp-up.
Trade Support Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trade support specialists?
JPMorganChase, Nomura, and Point72 are hiring the most trade support specialists right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at broker-dealers, custodian banks, and asset managers with active trading desks.
How many trade support specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of trade support specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common at firms where real-time desk access is required. Reconciliation and reporting functions are more likely to offer remote flexibility than roles tied directly to live trading floor operations.
How do you become a trade support specialist?
Start with a degree in finance, accounting, or economics, then build foundational knowledge of financial instruments and trade lifecycles. Entry-level operations analyst roles at banks or custodians are the most common path in. From there, gaining hands-on experience with settlement systems, reconciliation tools, and regulatory reporting puts you on track for trade support positions within one to two years.
Can you get hired as a trade support specialist without direct experience?
Yes, firms with structured operations rotations regularly hire graduates who can demonstrate strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and basic familiarity with financial products. Internships in back or middle office functions, coursework in securities operations, and familiarity with spreadsheet-based reconciliation work all help close the experience gap when applying for junior roles.
What does the trade support specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screen with HR or a recruiter, a technical phone round covering trade lifecycle and product knowledge, an in-person or video panel with the operations team, and sometimes a written exercise simulating a reconciliation break or failed trade scenario. Firms expect you to know how a trade flows from execution through settlement and to explain how you'd handle exceptions.
Where can I find and apply to trade support specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to trade support specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your product knowledge, systems experience, and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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