Private Bank Financial Control Analyst - London

Job responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and completeness of Private Banking financials for the Luxembourg Branch, in line with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and local accounting requirements (for example, International Financial Reporting Standards).
• Analyze monthly profit and loss and balance sheet results, and prepare clear variance commentary for senior management reporting.
• Coordinate the monthly consolidated reporting pack and support timely month-end close activities.
• Provide business information for regulatory reporting in the United States and in local European and United Kingdom jurisdictions.
• Support change initiatives and project work, including process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support reviews and requests.
• Evaluate control effectiveness and suggest practical improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Keep process documentation current, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from stakeholders with clear, well-supported analysis.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Previous professional experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong understanding of how the balance sheet and income statement work and link together.
• Proven analytical approach and comfort working with large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail with a control-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Ability to solve problems independently and communicate progress clearly.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience using automation and data tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, Databricks, or Avante to improve processes.
• Experience implementing process automation from idea through delivery and adoption.
• Working towards or completion of a professional accounting qualification.

 

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.

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.

Global Finance & Business Management works to strategically manage capital, drive growth and efficiencies, maintain financial reporting and proactively manage risk. By providing information, analysis and recommendations to improve results and drive decisions, teams ensure the company can navigate all types of market conditions while protecting our fortress balance sheet.

Keep Private Banking financial reporting accurate and on time in London, while improving processes through automation.