Credit Risk Analyst - Asia Funds

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view.

As part of Risk Management, 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.

As an Analyst in the Wholesale Credit Risk Team, you will serve as the primary credit coverage for a portfolio of Hedge Funds and Asset Managers in the Asia Pacific region. You will be instrumental in helping us grow our business responsibly by anticipating new and emerging risks, using your expert judgment to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers, and communities. Our culture is all about thinking outside the box and striving to be best-in-class.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for all Lines of Businesses, including OTC Markets, Prime Financial Services, Securities Services, Structuring & Fund Financing desks

Maintain primary ownership of the ongoing credit relationship by assigning internal ratings, recommending credit appetite, and assessing risk measures

Conduct in-person client due diligence meetings, transaction structuring/execution, and oversee negotiation and documentation of legal agreements

Review and approve trading activity, recommend margin requirements, and propose structural solutions to mitigate risks

Build effective client partnerships, both internally and externally, and independently challenge the activities of the Business

Demonstrate a deep understanding of Hedge Fund/Asset Manager investment strategies and inherent risks.

Coach and train junior team members to think holistically about risk

Maintain a detailed and forward-looking knowledge of developments in regulatory frameworks, industry, and market trends across Asia Pacific and globally

Drive key initiatives and process changes by identifying limitations/gaps in systems, risk controls, and policies

Collaborate with NA/EMEA Credit counterparts to drive a consistent global coverage model

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field

Minimum of 1 year of experience in credit risk management in the financial services industry

Familiarity with the concepts of Credit Risk – how it may arise and potential mitigants

Understanding of the theory behind risk and return metrics (VaR, Stress, MTM, DV01, etc.)

Counterparty credit risk analysis skills, with knowledge of financial markets (including macro and microeconomics) and ability to ‘connect the dots' with the portfolio of clients

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders

Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to learn quickly, and a high level of accountability and ownership of tasks

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, or Financial Institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bank

Knowledge of the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry, their evolving investment strategies, and risks inherent to them

Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, Masters of Finance) would be highly regarded.

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.