Risk Management - Wholesale Credit Risk Analyst

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.

Team Description

J.P. Morgan's Wholesale Banking business (Corporate & Investment Bank and Commercial Bank) is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Wholesale Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.

Wholesale Credit Risk assesses, permissions, and manages credit and counterparty risks on an industry, client, geographic, and transaction basis. Credit Risk is independent within Corporate Risk Management, reporting to the firm's Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Our practices are designed to preserve the independence and integrity of decision making. The teams are generally organized by industry, and work closely with coverage and product groups to support business needs.

Job Summary

As an Analyst, you will utilize your superior analytical skills, combined with credit and industry knowledge, to make and support credit decisions for a portfolio of clients. You will collaborate across credit risk and the business teams to meet client credit requests, while balancing the risk-return needs of the Firm. You will constantly monitor your portfolio to accurately assign risk ratings to clients and facilities, while ensuring a robust culture of compliance is adhered to at all times.

Job Responsibilities

• Review and assign risk ratings and maintains updated credit research on their portfolio of clients
• Take ownership of client credit needs and projects and independently develops a credit opinion
• Develop a well-informed and forward-looking view of the business, financial and competitive risks associated with a company and sector
• Participate in credit due diligence process for clients, including for capital markets transactions
• Conduct credit analysis and helps a deal team seek approval for lending and trading related transactions, including operating exposures, individually or as part of a deal team
• Create written credit approval documents, which include the spreading and presentation of historical financial statement information and the related financial analysis, as well as projections of future cash flows for large corporate borrowers
• Manage and monitor a portfolio of client credit exposures, across industry classes, on an ongoing basis

Required Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Ability to work well under pressure on teams in a demanding environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with an interest in client interaction
• Capable of understanding, describing, and debating complex concepts
• Bachelor's degree with academic training in the principals of accounting, corporate finance capital markets products, and macro economics
• An exceptional work ethic and highly motivated with a natural passion to learn and an inquisitive personality
• Strong analytical/financial modeling ability and excellent accounting and corporate finance expertise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities And Skills

• Some credit/underwriting credentials and experience is a plus
• Experience in Consumer, Retail or Healthcare is a plus

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the "WELL Health-Safety Rating" for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm's current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm's vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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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