Middle Office Specialist

Job Description
Seize the opportunity to elevate your career with our dynamic team in the heart of London! We're part of the EMEA SPG Loans division, making a global impact in the financial market. As we extend our influence into the APAC region, we're seeking passionate team members ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your role will be instrumental in our mission to innovate in loan origination, acquisition, and trading. This is your chance to grow with us and play a crucial role in shaping our business future.
As a Middle Office Specialist in the EMEA SPG Loans team, you will play a crucial role in managing and supporting our loan operations. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the smooth execution of our business activities. Your efforts will help us maintain our reputation for excellence and innovation in the financial industry. We value collaboration, initiative, and a commitment to continuous improvement, and we are excited to welcome you to our team.
Job responsibilities

• Supports all middle office functions and handle ad-hoc requests efficiently.
• Interprets and manages credit agreements and related documentation.
• Collaborates with clients, external agents, and internal partners globally.
• Manages cash and collateral for loan positions, ensuring accurate reconciliations.
• Assists in client onboarding, adhering to Know Your Client (KYC) policies.
• Facilitates billing and invoicing processes.
• Arranges, books, and funds new deals, understands all aspects of deal administration.
• Oversees the loan lifecycle through to repayment or exit.
• Proactively raises and addresses issues with business partners and management.
• Partners with technology teams to support project delivery and migrations.
• Contributes feedback and discussion points in team meetings.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure, prioritizing duties effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for global collaboration.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of loan agreements and related legal documentation.
• Comfort with learning and adapting to new technology.
• Experience in an operations role is essential.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience with SPG and highly structured deals.
• Familiarity with loan booking systems like LoanIQ.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate control gaps.
• Experience working in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Proven track record of process improvement and efficiency gains

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.