Hedge Fund Credit Risk Strategist

JP Morgan Chase; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Hedge Fund Credit Risk Associate within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Credit Risk Management Team. The role focuses on managing counterparty credit exposure to hedge funds and alternative managers, with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of creditworthiness across trading, prime brokerage, and custody activities.

The candidate will assess creditworthiness, perform due diligence, review trading activity, set exposure limits, and engage with

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in finance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional work experience within financial services.
• An understanding of accounting, trading products and an interest in markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform well under pressure on teams in a demanding environment.
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assess creditworthiness of clients and assign appropriate credit ratings.
• Perform customer due diligence and financial analysis and summarize in written credit approval memos and reviews.
• Review and approve trading activity, including recommending margin requirements as well as structural enhancements.
• Set and communicate credit exposure appetite across trading products utilizing internal exposure methodologies.
• Oversee legal negotiations for traded products.
• Be principal contact for and partner with colleagues from Sales & Trading, Prime Brokerage, Investor Client Management, Treasury & Security Services, Legal, Investment Banking Coverage, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, and Ratings Advisory.
• Understand market developments and industry trends and assess the impact on client portfolios and strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to mentor/guide junior resources.
• Lead group wide efficiency projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

JPMorganChase is seeking a Hedge Fund Credit Risk Associate within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Credit Risk Management Team. The role focuses on managing counterparty credit exposure to hedge funds and alternative managers, with emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis of creditworthiness across trading, prime brokerage, and custody activities.

The candidate will assess creditworthiness, perform due diligence, review trading activity, set exposure limits, and engage with