Margin and Collateral Analyst

Aumni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York, NY seeks a Margin and Collateral Analyst within the Credit Operations group. You will gain deep knowledge of credit products and collateral policies, guiding daily oversight and risk management for secured or unsecured exposures.

You will collaborate with leadership, Risk, and technology teams to ensure robust controls. The role emphasizes collateral monitoring, process improvements, and accurate system updates across monitored accounts, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading process improvements.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up collateral terms in systems for ongoing compliance.
• Monitor collateral daily and escalate non-compliant scenarios.
• Handle intraday collateral movement requests and verify adequacy.
• Amend and reflect terms in systems for compliance monitoring.
• Manage external/internal asset collateral and update valuations.
• Participate in UAT and identify system defects to improve controls.
• Lead initiatives to close control gaps and improve processes.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Strong Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Credit Risk Management reports into Wealth Management Credit Operations group. The team monitors all JPMorgan Global Wealth Management exposures (loans, OTC derivatives, and brokerage margin loans) secured by financial (equities, fixed income, etc.) and other asset types. They manage intraday transactions and exceptions related to secured credit facilities and pledged collateral. The team is also involved in several development projects, manages various reporting and analytical functions, actively partners with program and technology resources to improve platforms/functionality, and represents the collateral function to various risk and control forums. The functions performed by this team are critical to protecting the bank from potential credit losses.

As a Margin and Collateral Analyst within the Credit Operations group, you will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the Credit business and all collateral functions, applicable regulations and policies to provide oversight and guidance to this group daily. In this role, you will work very closely with Credit Operations leadership, Risk, Capital Advisory, Bankers, Client Service, Centralized Lending, underwriting as well as technology, compliance and legal personnel to manage collateral and secured or unsecured credit exposure, execute client requests, identify and elevate credit issues, and manage risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Set-up agreement terms regarding collateral in credit systems for ongoing compliance monitoring. If credit systems cannot support the monitoring of the arrangement, set-up the agreement for monitoring offline
• Monitor collateral daily and identify non-compliant scenarios. Confirm the accuracy and elevate to Credit and Bankers for resolution plan and date determination
• Manage requests for intraday transactions and approve if collateral position and/or covenant compliance is adequate. Intraday transactions are inclusive of cash and security movement within pledged accounts as well as loan and letter of credit draw downs
• Manage amendments to original agreement terms, including lending value and covenant requirement changes and ensure they are accurately reflected in credit systems for ongoing compliance monitoring
• Manage third party pledge scenarios when the client’s exposure secured by assets held internally is external to JP Morgan and when the client’s exposure secured by assets held externally is internal to JPM. Regularly update credit system valuations regarding the external assets
• Participate in credit system defect identification, User Acceptance testing (UAT), and ongoing business requirement discussions
• Manage initiatives to resolve control gaps and enhance current processes for further efficiency and effectiveness as needed

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
• Strong project management skills – experience managing process reengineering initiatives
• High-level of proficiency in organizing, prioritizing, and managing issues
• Strong independent judgment and awareness of appropriate escalation
• Attention to detail, strong analytic skills
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Strong excel skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Knowledge of bank systems and loan/credit operations a plus
• Operational Management experience

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

• base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location
• commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions
• These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more

Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Monitor Global Wealth Management exposures secured by financial assets and other collateral; identify and elevate risk.