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JPMorgan Chase Risk Management - Credit Risk Vice President (Hedge Funds Coverage) in Plano, Texas
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 a Credit Risk Vice President on the Hedge Fund Credit Team, you will be responsible for assessing the risk of a portfolio of hedge funds and determining credit risk appetite for client lending and trading activity. You will serve as the Credit Officer and primary coverage for those credit relationships. Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) Credit Risk Management is responsible for lending activities and related credit exposures. Our group is organized by geography with teams aligned by industry. The Hedge Funds Credit Risk Team manages exposure to North American based hedge funds engaging across the spectrum of investment strategies.
Job Responsibilities
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
Assess creditworthiness of clients and assign appropriate credit ratings
Maintain updated credit research on a portfolio of clients
Partner with Sales & Trading, Prime Brokerage, Investor Client Management, Treasury & Security Services, Legal, IB Coverage, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, and Ratings Advisory
Demonstrate ability to mentor/guide junior resources and delegate with appropriate guidance and ensure deadlines are understood and met
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills
Bachelor's degree
7 years of Credit / Market risk experience in financial services (investment banking or similar)
Knowledge of Hedge Fund and Asset Manager Industry
Strong accounting and corporate finance understanding
Strong interest in client interaction and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment
Candidates should be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
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 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 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.
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