Asset Management - Alternatives Investment Risk Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

21h•$84,550 - $171,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Analyst or Associate in Asset Management Risk, you will support the AM Investment Risk Team in managing investment risks across our portfolios within the Alternatives Business, with a primary focus on monitoring portfolios and highlighting emerging risks. Coverage area could cover Real Estate, Private Credit, etc. This position combines rigorous analysis with collaborative teamwork to support sound risk management practices. You will support proactive management of investment, liquidity, and counterparty risk based on ongoing, informed, and educated market observations with a focus on funds within the Real Estate and Private Credit Alternatives business. Working closely with investment teams and control functions, you will help develop and maintain understanding of risk profiles of funds and portfolios and contribute to the enhancement of risk oversight processes as the platform evolves. This role provides the opportunity to work on a global Alternatives platform where you will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to risk management practices in a growing business. We are looking for a professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with intellectual curiosity and an interest in Alternatives asset class and investment risk.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of experience in financial services industry related to trading, portfolio management, risk management, and/or investment risk across asset classes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; inquisitive nature and comfortable in challenging current practices
Strong quantitative skills with curiosity and ability to pursue analysis and deep dive risk reviews independently
Prior experience with coding and data visualization tools such as Python, SQL & Tableau
Solid communication and interpersonal skills for effective business interaction

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate degree or additional certifications such as CFA or CAIA
Buy-side and alternatives experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with modeling and working knowledge of portfolio valuations and risk systems
Familiarity with market risk methodologies, including, stress testing, and sensitivities
Experience in alternatives risk

Responsibilities

Measure, monitor, and independently assess risks in investment activities; escalate issues and concerns to senior management
Monitor stress, performance, liquidity, and counterparty risk metrics against thresholds and perform deep-dive risk analysis on outliers
Collaborate with investment, in-business, and independent risk teams to develop and maintain understanding of risk profiles of Alternative funds and portfolios
Support improvements to transparency and infrastructure for capturing and reporting risk exposures
Identify and highlight emerging risks across portfolios, assessing potential impact to the business
Look for innovation opportunities in risk oversight processes, policies, and procedures for Investment, Liquidity and Counterparty Risk, ensuring compliance is maintained