Program Management- Associate

Job Description
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in financial analysis. You have found the right team.
As a Program Management Associate in our Finance team, you will spend each day defining, refining and delivering set goals for our firm. You will be responsible for the analysis and execution of financial accounting architecture changes, supporting Financial Control, Asset Class Control, and Product Control. The projects range from production remediations and industry/LOB initiatives to large-scale, multi-year strategic initiatives to replace entire product systems.
Job 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
• Partner with Technology throughout the duration of the project to ensure build meets finance requirements
• Write and execute UAT test cases; participate in 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
• Maintain project plan and tracker as required

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• The candidate must be a self-starter who is able to work in a fast paced, results driven environment.
• 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). MS PowerPoint and MS Word

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Knowledge of key Finance systems and processes, including MIS and GL
• Prior experience performing requirement analysis, partnering with Technology teams, and UAT management
• Prior experience on tools like Alteryx, Tableau
• 2-4 years finance or accounting experience (fixed income securities experience preferred)

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.
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.