EMEA Wholesale Credit Risk Associate - Hedge Fund and Asset Managers

J.P. MORGAN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking an Associate to join the Hedge Fund and Asset Managers team. In this role, you will manage credit risk for fund clients and conduct in-depth credit analysis. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a Credit Risk or Financial Analysis position and strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to be part of a dynamic risk management team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Credit Risk or Financial Analysis.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong understanding of risk and return metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit risk for a portfolio of fund clients.
• Oversee credit risk portfolio management and monitor exposures.
• Conduct due diligence and credit analysis.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

At JPMorgan Chase, we are at the forefront of risk management and compliance, ensuring the firm's strength and resilience. As part of our team, you will play a crucial role in anticipating new and emerging risks, using your expert judgment to tackle real-world challenges that impact our company, customers, and communities. Our culture is all about innovation, challenging the status quo, and striving to be best-in-class. We invite you to be part of this dynamic environment.

As an Associate in the Hedge Fund and Asset Managers team within the EMEA Wholesale Credit Risk Organization, you will be at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You will help the firm grow its business responsibly by anticipating new and emerging risks and using your expert judgment to solve real-world challenges. 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.

Job 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.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• High level of intellectual curiosity and understanding of credit risk, developed through a minimum of 2 years' experience in a comparable environment, in a Credit Risk or Financial Analysis role.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish credibility and trust with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of risk and return metrics (Monte Carlo based metrics, VaR, Greeks, stress metrics) and critical assessment of their strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience in Hedge Fund / Asset Manager risk analysis.