India Branch - Currencies, FX, Derivatives & Fixed Income Operations Team Lead - Vice President

Job Description

Lead a team responsible for safe, accurate, and compliant markets operations in India. You will oversee trade lifecycle delivery, manage regulatory obligations, and work with business and control partners to resolve issues and improve processes. This role suits an experienced operations leader with strong India market knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to bring teams together.

As a Vice President in Currencies and Emerging Market Operations, you will lead operations for foreign exchange, derivatives, fixed income, and money market activity in India. Reporting to the Indian Branch Head of Market Operations, you will oversee settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and controls. You will lead and develop the team, work with internal and external partners, and drive improvements that support business needs while meeting regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead trade lifecycle operations across foreign exchange, derivatives, fixed income, and money markets, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, and exception resolution, including nostro and wash accounts.
• Ensure operations comply with applicable India regulatory and industry requirements, including requirements from The Clearing Corporation of India Limited and The Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, goods and services tax calculations, and monitoring of prudential and regulatory limits.
• Manage corporate client regulatory documentation and assess the operational impact of regulatory changes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the operations team, setting clear expectations and promoting accountability.
• Partner with clients and teams across business, finance, compliance, legal, and audit to resolve issues and deliver effective operations.
• Drive process and automation improvements that strengthen controls and improve efficiency.
• Support business growth by adapting operating processes to changing market and regulatory needs.
  
  

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in banking or financial markets operations.
• Strong markets operations experience across one or more of foreign exchange, derivatives, fixed income, or money markets, with the ability to oversee related workflows.
• Mandatory srong knowledge of India regulatory and market requirements, including relevant Clearing Corporation of India Limited and Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India processes.
• Experience leading settlements, confirmations, reconciliations, and exception management, including nostro operations.
• Experience managing regulatory reporting and corporate client regulatory documentation.
• People leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex operational issues clearly.
• Strong risk and controls mindset, with a track record of resolving issues and improving processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Chartered Accountant qualification and/or Master of Business Administration degree.
• Experience leading process improvement or automation initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple markets products and adapting to changing regulatory requirements in India Branch
  
  

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.