Credit Risk Middle Office Associate

Short Description

As part of Risk Management and Compliance you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. Professionals in ourCorporate functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part ofthe company ensuring that we are setting our businesses clients and employees up for success.

The Credit Risk Middle Office (CRMO) which is part of the Reporting Middle Office and Control organization within Corporate Risk is primarily focused on support for the Wholesale Credit Risk Organization globally. Key functions include limit breach monitoring ongoing credit risk client maintenance and resolution of operational issues.

Job Description

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.

Credit Risk Middle Office Associate provides support for Credit Risk Management which includes functions such as overlimits Rules Based Fund processing credit facility amendments onboarding credit reference data maintenance and offboarding.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with senior credit risk and operations management to lead change agenda. This role will help develop knowledge of credit processes various Investment products traded in the market core operational and control skillsets. A successful candidate will build solid relationships business strategy skills and credit risk infrastructure knowledge. This role will also provide an opportunity to build knowledge on Intelligent Solutions tools and the Diversity Equity and Inclusion agenda.

Responsibilities will include:

• People management (if required)- Develop junior team members through day-to-day managerial responsibilities (e.g. people development pipeline/skills monitoring training programs).
• Communication/presentation - influence stakeholders in a meaningful and actionable manner.
• Operations management provide operational support for Credit Risk Management by performing various functions including line facilitation/maintenance client data management limit breach monitoring & investigation and NAV gathering.
• Control Mindset build knowledge of processes to develop and maintain a strong control environment including the ability to analyze problems and find solutions.
• Metrics management- review key metrics to measure risks controls workflow capacity and system issues.
• Decision Making/Judgement - moderate level of independent decision-making using sound judgement.
• Change Management partner with CRMO leads and stakeholders to help define business case for changes that would improve processes/reporting and see them through to implementation.
• Problem solving / Analytical skills - solid critical thinking attention to detail and analytical skills; able to synthesize large amounts of data and formulate appropriate conclusions.
• Understanding root cause / identifying control breaks raising issues timely to management and assist in providing sustainable solutions.
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion participate in initiatives to promote diverse culture of respect equity and inclusion.

Minimum Skills Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.
• 3 years experience in financial services operations or related field.
• Previous experience in Operational or Risk Management Compliance Internal/External Audit or other control function desired.
• Experience in using metrics and KPIs to measure core functions with the ability to track and report emerging trends and performance results with management.
• Basic knowledge of businesses/products offered by major financial institutions and risk disciplines.
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Self-starter who can work effectively in a multi-tasking role.

Additional Skills Experience and Qualifications

The following additional items will be considered but are not required for this role.

• Leader who is able to develop and bring together high performing teams in an effort to meet business needs through training influencing and coaching. People and performance management is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint). Experience with automated solutions such as Alteryx Python and UI Path a plus.