Credit Risk Associate

Asset and Wealth Management- Securities Based Lending Analyst (US WM)

The Securities Based Lending Team (SBL) is part of JP Morgan’s Asset and Wealth Management’s Credit Middle Office.  The primary focus is on supporting the client need for lines of credit based on the quality and diversification of their asset portfolio.  The group combines a focus on credit worthiness along with evaluation of collateral holdings as part of the underwriting process.  

Job Description

The SBL lead primary objective is to manage process, stakeholders, meet teams goals and ensure timely delivery of assigned tasks. Ensure effective controls are in place all the times. Core responsibilities include:

• Supervising business operations 
• Maintains staff by orienting, guiding and training employees
• Accomplishes results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and presenting outcomes
• Fair idea of Credit and credit risk functions
• Having transformational mindset and keep thinking of improving efficiency
• Driving change and clearly communicate the change and its impact
• Motivated to drive firms goals and adhere to agreed timelines
• Review and understand process to ensure all risks are covered all the time.

Required qualification, skills and capabilities:

• Strong interpersonal skill, especially with business partners. 
• Excellent communication skills with various levels within the organization. 
• Ability to review processes and recommend process improvements.
• Strong understanding of controls and their importance to an error free environment.  
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills; particularly Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Adobe Acrobat / PDF editor skill set preferred.
• Ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of the financial markets and their asset vehicles including but not limited to Mutual Funds, Equities, Fixed Income and Municipals.
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Underwriting, Credit Risk and/or Collateral Valuation.
• Bachelor degree required.  A concentration in Finance, Economics or a related field preferred. 

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.

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