Cash Equities Operations Analyst

Cash Equities Operations - Analyst Join a team where your analytical skills and attention to detail directly support the smooth movement of trades across Indian equity markets. In Cash Equities Operations, you will work at the intersection of clients, exchanges, custodians, and global desks — gaining broad exposure to the full trade lifecycle. As an Analyst in Cash Equities Operations, you will manage trade contracting, settlement, and accounting across the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange. You will coordinate with clients, custodians, exchanges, and global desks to ensure every trade moves accurately from execution to settlement. You will also handle regulatory reporting, respond to client and regulator queries, and identify opportunities to improve how the team operates. This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven environment. Job responsibilities Execute trade contracting and settlement functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across the end-to-end trade lifecycle. Coordinate with clients, custodians, exchanges, depositories, banks, and overseas desks to ensure smooth trade processing and settlement. Prepare and send trade confirmations to clients in line with regulatory and internal standards. Manage trade settlement and accounting processes, including bank accounting and ledger reconciliation. Prepare management information reporting to support business decisions and operational transparency. Respond to regulator and client queries within required service levels, ensuring compliance and escalating issues as necessary. Handle exchange reporting requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions to the Bombay Stock Exchange, National Stock Exchange, and other regulatory bodies. Perform root-cause analysis on trade exceptions to increase straight-through processing rates and reduce client inquiries. Identify opportunities to improve trade lifecycle processes and support their implementation. Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or a related discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in stock broking operations, including trade contracting, settlements, trade and bank accounting, reconciliations, and coordination with banks, custodians, exchanges, and depositories. Solid accounting knowledge with proficiency in financial data reconciliation and ledger management. Strong understanding of cash equities regulatory frameworks, including Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange regulations. Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across clients, custodians, exchanges, overseas desks, and internal teams. Ability to manage high volumes with discipline and focus in a deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, with familiarity with tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, UiPath, and OwlDQ. Self-starter with a strong risk and control mindset and the ability to learn quickly. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Understanding of India cash equities exchange operations, trade lifecycle, reconciliation rules, and custody coordination. 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. Experience Level Mid Level