Hedge Fund & Asset Manager Credit Risk Associate

Testing Site - JPMC; Paris; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Wholesale Credit Risk Associate within the Hedge Fund and Asset Managers Team. You will oversee credit risk coverage for a portfolio of fund clients and act as the primary contact for related activities.

You will monitor exposure, participate in due diligence and credit analysis, and coach analysts to foster holistic risk thinking. This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and critical assessment of risk metrics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Credit Risk or Financial Analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of risk and return metrics (VaR, Greeks, stress tests).
• Experience in Hedge Fund / Asset Manager risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk coverage for a portfolio of fund clients, including hedge funds, private equity, LDI, real money, and pension funds.
• Oversee ongoing credit risk portfolio management, monitoring counterparty exposure, market events, regulatory developments, and client performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for other lines of business related to your portfolio, handling activities like Derivatives trading, Prime Brokerage, and Securities Financing.
• Lead discussions and communication with colleagues and client contacts, building effective relationships internally and externally.
• Conduct due diligence and credit analysis to assess counterparty creditworthiness and make recommendations to senior Credit Officers.
• Commit to self-development and team development, including coaching Analysts and fostering holistic risk thinking.

Skills

Credit risk

Financial analysis

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Hedge fund risk

Job description

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Wholesale Credit Risk Associate within the Hedge Fund and Asset Managers Team. You will oversee credit risk coverage for a portfolio of fund clients and act as the primary contact for related activities.

You will monitor exposure, participate in due diligence and credit analysis, and coach analysts to foster holistic risk thinking. This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and critical assessment of risk metrics in a fast-paced environment.