Operational Regulatory Support Associate

About the role

In this exciting chapter of continued growth and expansion, JPMorgan Chase is seeking a passionate Operational Regulatory Support Associate to join the Agency Securities Finance Operations team in Bournemouth. The role focuses on strengthening the regulatory and control framework that underpins Securities Finance activities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute day‑to‑day processes aligned with regulatory obligations, including reporting support, reconciliations, exception management and evidence retention.
• Support Securities Financing Transactions Regulation reporting routines, investigate issues and coordinate timely remediation.
• Perform operational oversight for the Client Assets Sourcebook, maintaining documentation, collecting control evidence and assisting periodic reviews.
• Monitor Central Securities Depositories Regulation settlement discipline, conduct fail analysis, manage escalations and produce KPI reports.
• Coordinate operational requirements for the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, including record‑keeping, data‑quality checks and governance touch‑points.
• Investigate breaks and exceptions, conduct root‑cause analysis, escalate appropriately and track corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain and improve procedures, control descriptions and operational playbooks in line with process changes and regulatory updates.
• Prepare clear audit narratives and provide organized evidence for internal and external reviews.
• Participate in change delivery activities such as user‑acceptance testing, control implementation and process‑enhancement roll‑out.

Required profile

• Experience in Operations, Middle Office, Securities Finance, Collateral, Settlements or a similar regulated financial‑services environment.
• Working knowledge of at least one regulatory framework: Client Assets Sourcebook, Securities Financing Transactions Regulation, Central Securities Depositories Regulation or Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, or demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate issues, perform root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with Operations, Compliance, Risk, Technology and front‑office teams.

Required skills

• Regulatory knowledge of Client Assets Sourcebook, Securities Financing Transactions Regulation, Central Securities Depositories Regulation or Markets in Financial Instruments Directive.