Risk Management - Lead Credit Officer, Associate

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 a Lead Credit Officer - Vice President within the Risk Management team, you would be at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You would help us grow our business in a responsible way by anticipating, identifying and managing new and emerging risks, and delivering high quality credit analysis of our Treasury/Chief Investment Office's fixed income portfolio which includes diversified investments across securitized and non-securitized asset classes.

In this role, you will perform in-depth credit analysis for various Treasury/Chief Investment Office investments across the fixed income spectrum. Engage with senior members of Treasury/Chief Investment Office Credit Risk and the Portfolio Management teams to complete risk analysis, present conclusions and facilitate timely investment approvals

Job responsibilities

• Participate in portfolio credit impairment projections as part of various Firm wide exercises including the industry-wide annual (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review) process and quarterly (Current Expected Credit Losses) reserving process
• Work alongside senior team members on product specific analysis required to support risk discussions, including preparation and delivery of analytical presentations for various senior Risk forums
• Participate in the development and maintenance of various credit loss models related to Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review stress testing as well as urrent Expected Credit Losses reserve projections. Liaise with independent Model Review teams to prepare model documentation, pass credible challenge and obtain usage approvals
• Partner with the Front Office, Finance, Valuation Control Group, Model Review Group, Policy, Finance, Technology and Middle Office for other ongoing projects, thus contributing to continued build-out of the Treasury/Chief Investment Office Credit Risk franchise.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 6 + years of relevant work experience in credit risk management within a financial organization or credit rating agency
• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Structure Product, Structure Credit is a must have for the role
• Strong analytical background with sound understanding of financial statements, including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and fundamental knowledge of key accounting standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to deliver effective presentations to senior management
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively across different businesses and functional areas
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Independent and strong critical thinking skills, with thorough attention to detail

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Proficiency in Python or other analytical tools such as Alteryx & Tableau 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for fixed income portfolio, including Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review stress testing and Current Expected Credit Losses loss reserving
• Familiarity with Intex

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