Associate - Credit Risk
Full-time
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Responsibilities:
- Support portfolio Managers – Extensive and in-depth portfolio monitoring; Prepare credit risk analysis reports on assigned clients (business & financial analysis and focusing on credit issues). Recommend rating grades based on analysis for the clients and facilities/exposures.
- Actively work on portfolio management activities such as annual reviews, periodic financial performance diligence for stressed loans, monitoring loans for covenants and adherence to credit terms, regulatory reporting, etc.
- Build strong knowledge of the existing clients (including loan documentation for their facilities); regularly track sector and regulatory developments on an on-going basis; continuously monitor the client portfolio for risk rating appropriateness and perform off-cycle risk rating changes as needed.
- Develop sound knowledge of Commercial Real Estate and Affordable Housing sectors in North America; as well as understand/ keep yourself regularly updated on the overall Credit Ecosystem – Tools & Applications, Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, Systems required to perform Credit Analysis of CDB Borrowers.
- Build strong relationships and maintain open communication with colleagues from various Lines of Business including Credit Approvers, Credit Officers, Bankers, etc.
- Contribute to various firm-wide projects focused on improving efficiencies, streamlining processes, risk technology, enhancing risk reporting, regulatory compliance, etc.
- Ad-hoc projects as necessary.
Qualifications: MBAs (with Finance specialization) / CA
- 0-3 years of experience in credit risk; experience in real estate sector is preferred
- Strong understanding of corporate finance and financial statements, including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and basic accounting principles
- Good knowledge of various banking facilities/products (such as term loans, counterparty lines, etc.) and their documentation
- Attitude and aptitude to learn and enhance knowledge of credit risk analysis, and passion for real estate sector
- Deadline orientation; strong attention to detail and high accuracy
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft desktop tools (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) and ability to learn AI tools, techniques and applications
- Ability to work proactively & independently, as well as in a team environment
- Strong & Effective communication skills – both verbal & written; and good interpersonal skills to be able to effectively present analysis and build strong relationships with stakeholders
Location: Bengaluru
Work timing: Starts at 1:00 p.m. IST to provide overlap with the US counterparts
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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.
We conduct Credit Analysis of Community Development Banking (CDB) clients in the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) team in Commercial Banking division of JPMorgan. We are located in Bangalore and work with North America based Credit Partners and Bankers on various portfolio management responsibilities including annual reviews, regulatory reporting, documentation monitoring, off-cycle gradings and portfolio deep-dives. We also monitor clients through the business cycle. We are looking for candidates with a strong hold on accounting and corporate finance concepts, as well as financial statement analysis. You will be part of a dynamic work environment with a focus on your learning & development and building stakeholder relationships.