Counterparty Credit Risk Associate

Organization Description

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Employer Description

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

The health and safety of our colleagues, candidates, clients and communities has been a top priority in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. JPMorgan Chase was awarded the “WELL Health-Safety Rating” for all of our 6,200 locations globally based on our operational policies, maintenance protocols, stakeholder engagement and emergency plans to address a post-COVID-19 environment.

As a part of our commitment to health and safety, we have implemented various COVID-related health and safety requirements for our workforce. Employees are expected to follow the Firm’s current COVID-19 or other infectious disease health and safety requirements, including local requirements. Requirements include sharing information including your vaccine card in the firm’s vaccine record tool, and may include mask wearing. Requirements may change in the future with the evolving public health landscape. JPMorgan Chase will consider accommodation requests as required by applicable law.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be 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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

Job Description

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, striving to be best-in-class.

Team description

Counterparty Credit Risk is an independent risk organization within Wholesale Credit Risk, which cover OTC Derivatives (cleared and non-cleared), Futures and Options, Securities financing, and Securities Prime Services, CCPs and Commodities at a counterparty level. Overall group responsibilities include, but are not limited to Counterparty Risk Measurement, Monitoring (and escalating as appropriate) of those risks/exposures, Ad hoc risk investigations and analyses for credit officers, sales and senior management, Assessment of CSA terms adequacy, Determination of initial margin requirements including corresponding eligible collateral and valuations where applicable, Ownership and maintenance of all credit exposure metrics (continuous adequacy assessment), All related exposure calculation/reporting engines and their development agendas and priorities

Job responsibilities

• Key person, as part of a team) who supports traded products and independent amount (IA) subject matter expert partnering with Sales and Trading and Credit Officers in the assessment and evaluation of trade level IA across all asset classes primarily but not limited to Hedge Fund Clients
• Ability to work in a high-pressure trading-like capacity with the ability to effectively manage your workload in order to contribute as a team towards its goals which means collaboration and cohesive assistance with others on the team
• Develops deep dives and touch points with partners in risk with respect to counterparty credit exposure/risks, providing guidance and training to Credit Officers on material methodology releases or model limitations, and helping guide methodology and policy updates
• Manage and contribute to firm-wide projects around key counterparty credit exposure metrics & technical enhancements
• Responsible for driving outcomes in identifying, analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on inherent risks within counterparty exposures, self-starter
• Formulate views around product risk appetite and be able to review and challenge business stakeholders’ risk related questions
• Work closely with Front Office/Credit Risk/Operations team to size and evaluate limit sizing and appropriate risk appetite and execution for new and existing clients to the platform
• Assist in the Credit Agenda to proactively develop and integrate AI technology into the team’s work-flow and processes
• Work with QR, Technology, Credit Officer and other stakeholders to continuously review and enhance exposure methodologies and tools

Required qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• 1-3 years in risk management/quantitative financing/trading fields
• Good working knowledge of Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD), Options, FX products (Spot, Forwards), OTC Derivatives products across different asset classes
• Basic to moderate understanding of coding, execution and data aggregation platforms and languages (ie Python, R, Tableau, Streamlit, etc)
• Proven track record on execution based on constructive listening and collaboration to efficiently and complement the team’s efforts toward objectives
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with efficient AI prompts and training
• Strong organizational, control, project management, communication, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance

Preferred qualifications, skills, and capabilities

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of responsibilities. Must be diligent and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capability to challenge status quo, seek ways to do things more efficiently and effectively
• Highly confident and commercial - possess conviction to challenge and make a risk judgment, stick to it and be able to articulate reasoning behind it
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be articulate and have ability to explain technical concepts to non-specialists; ability to adjust communication style for a variety of situations and be able to defend your stance, as needed
• Ability to think independently and innovate

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.