Risk Management - Capital Risk Management - Associate

JPMorganChase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase's Risk Management and Compliance team seeks an Associate in Capital Risk Management to provide independent oversight of capital risk across the firm.

You will monitor metrics, calibrate limits, and report on capital risk appetite, with a focus on CCAR, RWA, and balance sheet dynamics.

The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling, cross‑functional collaboration with finance, lines of business, and senior management, using Python, SQL, Tableau, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in capital, liquidity, market risk and/or other risk areas; Treasury/Finance background.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or related quantitative discipline; CFA considered.
• Proficient in LLM, Python, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL and dashboard building.
• Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and assess potential risks to the firm's capital position.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and asset classes.
• Fluent storytelling via PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory capital metrics against limits; analyze and elevate breaches.
• Guide process improvements and automations leveraging AI and LLM.
• Analyze variances in capital metrics (RWA, TLAC, CET1, Tier 1, Total Capital).
• Independently assess capital management activities such as forecasts, actions, stress tests.
• Conduct deep dives on regulatory changes and balance sheet shifts; present to senior management.
• Prepare board-level analysis and presentations for senior/executive forums.
• Monitor current and emerging risks across asset classes; stay updated on market regulations.
• Frequent interactions with capital management, line of business, controllers and support functions.

Skills

LLM

Python

Tableau

Snowflake

Databricks

SQL

dashboard building

Capital risk management

Regulatory capital knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or similar

CFA enrollment or certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Bring your Expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. 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.

As an Associate in Capital Risk Management, you will provide independent oversight of capital risk across the firm. CRM's responsibilities include defining, monitoring and reporting capital risk metrics; establishing, calibrating and monitoring capital risk limits and indicators, including capital risk appetite; developing processes to classify, monitor and report capital limit breaches; performing assessments of the firm's capital management activities, including changes made to the Contingency Capital Plan; and conducting an independent review of the firm's interpretation of and compliance with applicable regulatory capital.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory capital metrics against capital risk limits and indicators; ensure accuracy of capital metrics being reported; analyze and elevate breaches as needed.
• Guide process improvements and automations and develop new analytical capacities leveraging AI, LLM, etc.
• Analyze variances in capital metrics (such as Risk Weighted Assets, Leverage Exposure, CET1, Tier 1, Total Capital, TLAC and LTD capital).
• Independently assess, review, and challenge the firm's capital management activities such as capital forecasts, capital actions, RWA / SCB / GSIB optimizations, internal targets, allocations, stress‑test (CCAR) scenarios and results.
• Conduct deep dives impacting firm's capital such as changes in regulatory requirements, firm's risk and/or balance sheet, market dynamics and present findings to senior management.
• Prepare board‑level analysis and supporting presentations for senior / executive management forums.
• Monitor current and emerging risks across asset classes under coverage; stay up‑to‑date with market news, regulations and peer bank activity.
• Frequent interactions with the key members of capital management, capital P&A, line of businesses, controllers and various support functions.

Required Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

• 2+ years experience in capital, liquidity, market risk and/or other risk areas; Treasury/Finance background.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline; certification or enrollment in CFA.
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more of the following areas: LLM, Python, Tableau, Snowflake, Databricks, SQL, dashboard building.
• Ability to quickly grasp new/unfamiliar concepts and assess potential risks to the firm's capital position.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets and various asset classes (retail and wholesale loans, repos, margin loans, OTC derivatives, trading securities etc.).
• Understanding of balance sheet and income statement fundamentals.
• Experienced in data‑driven and fluent storytelling via PowerPoint and adept at using Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts in practical terms.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop thesis, clearly present ideas and draw appropriate conclusions.
• Demonstrate high ownership, self‑starter attitude, ability to work independently and prioritize key tasks effectively.
• Superior attention to detail and process management.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

• Advanced degree in FRM programs would be a plus.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we are setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Compensation & Benefits

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. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.