Credit Risk Strategy & Operations Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Associate in the Commercial Banking Credit Risk Business Management team in Houston, TX.

This role blends strategy, operations, and financial oversight to support one of the firm’s critical risk functions and to foster partnerships across the organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights, manage third-party relationships, and ensure efficient team operations through data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and performance reporting familiarity.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Credit Risk Leadership in strategic planning and resourcing.
• Monitor third-party utilization and compare forecast vs. actuals.
• Present complex data clearly with strong design and Excel proficiency.
• Leverage BI tools to drive process efficiencies and controls.
• Conduct vendor spends reviews and oversee procurement oversight.
• Maintain internal resources on SharePoint and other platforms.
• Prepare presentations for leadership forums and planning sessions.
• Respond to ad-hoc requests to support the broader team.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Financial acumen

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance or related

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. seeks an Associate in the Commercial Banking Credit Risk Business Management team in Houston, TX.

This role blends strategy, operations, and financial oversight to support one of the firm’s critical risk functions and to foster partnerships across the organization. You will collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights, manage third-party relationships, and ensure efficient team operations through data-driven decision-making.