Risk Management - Credit Risk Analyst - Asset Managers & Funds

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Plano, TX

9h

About The Position

As part of Risk Management and Compliance, this role is central to maintaining JPMorgan Chase's strength and resilience, contributing to responsible business growth by anticipating new and emerging risks and solving real-world challenges. The Corporate & Investment Bank Credit Risk Management group is responsible for capital markets, lending activities, and related credit exposures, organized by geography with teams aligned by industry. This group leads the client credit relationship in partnership with CIB Coverage. The Asset Managers Credit Risk Team specifically oversees exposure to North America-based Traditional and Alternative Asset Management firms, Private Equity sponsors, Private Credit, and Real Estate fund managers. Analysts in this team play a vital role in monitoring a portfolio of clients, while also supporting Credit Officers with lending transactions, client meetings, and portfolio reviews. The position involves developing analytical skills to assess credit risk associated with lending and trading activities to asset managers and their funds.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting
• A general understanding of accounting and corporate finance
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to find solutions to unique situations and requests
• A strong interest in client interaction and outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure on teams in a demanding environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Asset Manager and Hedge Fund Industry preferred
• Financial modeling experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Remaining current on all aspects of the credit relationship for assigned clients, including exposure, compliance, key risks, and opportunities
• Providing credit expertise in reviewing derivative and loan transactions
• Leading or assisting in negotiating and finalizing documentation for derivatives and loans
• Preparing credit analysis and seeking approval for transactions, including loans, derivatives, and operating exposures, either individually or as part of a team
• Offering a cohesive and comprehensive approach to reviewing ratings, tiering, and risk appetite of clients in the asset management sector
• Contribute to the review and analysis of traditional credit products, including customer due diligence, financial analysis and modeling, and preparation of credit approval memos
• Collaborate with SLF and IB Coverage partners on loan transactions
• Assist in evaluation and management of counterparty credit risks in trading with Asset Managers
• Assess fund clients' risk management processes, trading strategies, and infrastructure, while maintaining active ongoing dialogue through calls and on-site client due diligence meetings
• Monitor exposure using proprietary systems, swiftly escalating key risk issues
• Gain expertise in quantitative risk management concepts like value-at-risk, stress testing, and market sensitivities across various trading activities, including OTC derivatives, Prime Brokerage, securities financing products, exchange traded derivatives, and structured transactions
• Engage with business partners, including sales and trading teams, to determine trading requirements and exposure limits and establish guidelines for trading

Benefits

• competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location
• 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
• comprehensive health care coverage
• on-site health and wellness centers
• a retirement savings plan
• backup childcare
• tuition reimbursement
• mental health support
• financial coaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees