CIB_SCF_Implementation_Associate

- The Implementation and Middle Office associate will support growth of Global Trade by managing the client on-boarding, documentation and technical implementation.

- Global Trade, part of J.P. Morgan's Wholesale Payments business, is a critical element of a complete client relationship, and an important component of our international growth strategy. We offer financing and risk mitigation products that include Supply Chain Finance, Export / ECA Finance, Trade Loans, Receivables Finance and Purchase, Commercial Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit, and Guarantees.

Detailed Description:

- The Implementation and Middle Office associate for India will support growth of Global Trade by managing the client on-boarding, documentation and technical implementation.

- The successful candidate will work closely with a variety of internal functional partners in order to ensure seamless end to end solutions delivery.

- The role requires strong knowledge of Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance products including web-based solutions, the technical and operational aspects.

- This position will be based at Mumbai and report to the Head of Trade Implementation and Middle Office.

Responsibilities:

- Develop deal execution approach and manage all aspects of client on-boarding, documentation and technical implementation for Structured Trade Finance products.

- Provide innovative solutions and proactively addresses the needs of customers by leveraging experience and market knowledge to drive value-added dialogue.

- Proactively engage with Product and Sales on planning and prioritization decisions for pipeline implementation.

- Collaborate closely with regional and global peers and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of transactions as well as participate in global projects.

- Manage the negotiation and execution of agreements and documentation with the client and internal coordination with relevant J.P. Morgan functional teams.

- Manage the client facing front-end system delivery, system testing and set-up ensuring all implementation tasks are completed on schedule.

- Monitor and drive projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress and quality, managing issue resolution process and taking corrective action as necessary

- Proactively identify risks and control issues, bring the appropriate resources together, and drive the design and implementation of solutions, decision making, and risk mitigation.

- Drive a high performance culture, sharing of best practices, cross training and synergies amongst Trade Middle Office team members to ensure a sustainable delivery model.

- Promote an inclusive work environment and foster an open and communicative culture wherein individuals at every level and their perspectives are respected.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of Trade Finance products or relevant experience in banking with strong working knowledge of India legal & regulatory framework pertaining to Trade.

- Experience in implementing Structured Trade Finance including SCF, receivable Purchase , Inventory Finance will be added advantage.

- Experience in collaborating with client facing teams, technology, operation, service, risk, compliance and legal teams and command strong influencing skills.

- Proven strategic thinker and creative problem solver, capable of developing innovative and differentiated solutions.

- Strong presentation and communication skills.

- Self-motivated & confident decision-maker with the ability to demonstrate leadership, challenging and influencing change where necessary.

- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail required