Risk Management - Credit Risk Associate - Asset Managers & Funds
JPMorganChase
Bring your Expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.
As an Asset Managers Credit Risk Associate in the Asset Managers Credit Risk Team, you will monitor a portfolio of North America-based asset management clients and support Credit Officers with lending transactions, client meetings, and portfolio reviews. You will develop expertise in assessing credit risk, reviewing transactions, and maintaining active client relationships. Your work will help us manage risk and support business growth across a diverse range of investment strategies.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor all aspects of the credit relationship for assigned clients, including exposure, compliance, key risks, and opportunities
- Provide credit expertise in reviewing derivative and loan transactions
- Lead or assist in negotiating and finalizing documentation for derivatives and loans
- Prepare credit analysis and seek approval for transactions, including loans, derivatives, and operating exposures
- Review ratings, tiering, and risk appetite for clients in the asset management sector
- Contribute to the analysis of traditional credit products, including customer due diligence, financial analysis, and credit approval memos
- Collaborate with partners on loan transactions and portfolio reviews
- Assist in evaluating and managing counterparty credit risks in trading with asset managers
- Assess fund clients’ risk management processes, trading strategies, and infrastructure
- Monitor exposure using proprietary systems and escalate key risk issues as needed
- Engage with business partners to determine trading requirements and exposure limits
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
- Minimum 3 years Knowledge of the asset manager and hedge fund industry
- General understanding of accounting and corporate finance
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Interest in client interaction and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and in team environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Knowledge of the asset manager and hedge fund industry
- Financial modeling experience
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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.
Assess and manage credit risk for diverse investment portfolios, ensuring financial stability and growth.