CIB Risk Analyst

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking an Analyst for its EMEA Diversified Industries Credit Risk team in Mumbai, India. The role involves conducting credit analysis of corporate borrowers and collaborating with teams across various financial sectors. Successful candidates will have a finance-related degree and strong skills in navigating financial statements and cashflow modelling. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate and interpret corporate financial statements.
• Familiarity with cashflow modelling and valuation methods.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assume coverage of a portfolio of EMEA corporate clients.
• Track financial performance updates and monitor risk metrics.
• Produce concise and insightful credit memos.

Skills

Ability to navigate and interpret financial statements

Familiarity with cashflow modelling

Good communication skills

Expertise with MS Office

Self-starting and multitasking

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or STEM subjects

Job description

As an Analyst in the EMEA Diversified Industries Credit Risk team, you will collaborate closely with business partners across the region, including Global Corporate Banking, Leveraged Finance and Syndicate, Debt Capital Markets, Sales and Trading, Treasury Services, and Trade Finance. You will conduct comprehensive credit analysis of both Investment Grade and Non‑Investment Grade corporate borrowers, including sponsor‑backed leveraged finance issuers, and work with front office teams to structure a diverse range of credit relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assume coverage of a portfolio of EMEA corporate clients across diversified sectors (e.g., Business services, Machinery & Equipment, Transportation, Auto, Airlines, Aerospace & Defence), including grading and reviewing credit risk exposures.
• Track financial performance updates, earnings events, liquidity and covenant compliance, and other developments impacting the assigned portfolio.
• Monitor risk and exposure metrics across counterparties and the portfolio, contributing to sector analyses and early‑warning assessments.
• Participate in due diligence processes for onboarding new EMEA clients (both mid and large Caps) and reviewing existing ones, including preparation and analysis of business models, cash flow generation, debt capacity, and refinancing risk.
• Produce concise and insightful credit memos, articulating recommendations for facilities, limits, tenor, covenants, collateral/security, and intercreditor arrangements.
• Support analysis and approval processes for leveraged finance and lending requests, including RCFs, term loans and bond transactions.
• Develop knowledge of legal documentation for corporate markets and banking products, including credit agreements, bond indentures, intercreditor agreements, and security and guarantee packages.
• Participate in team and department‑level projects to improve processes and drive efficiencies, leveraging AI / LLM.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Ability to navigate and interpret corporate financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, CF).
• Familiarity with cashflow modelling and valuation methods (including DCFs).
• Broad understanding of macroeconomic and sector factors affecting corporates and leveraged finance borrowers.
• Basic knowledge of lending, capital markets, and derivatives products; familiarity with leveraged finance and covenant structures.
• Ability to establish credibility and trust with internal business partners and credit officers.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with decision‑oriented analysis.
• Expertise with MS Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Self‑starting and capable of multitasking, with adaptability to change.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or STEM subjects preferred (other subjects also considered).
• Ability to efficiently work and engage with colleagues and stakeholders across geographies, including London, Frankfurt, Paris and Mumbai.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Previous experience in a Credit Risk department or leveraged finance underwriting, including skills in cashflow modelling and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with corporate business models, sponsor dynamics, and covenant packages.
• Knowledge of a second European language (French, German, Italian, Spanish) or working towards / having a professional certification (e.g. CFA, FRM) are considered a plus.