Credit Risk Analyst

Bring your expertise to JPMorganChase. 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.

As a Credit Risk Analyst in J.P. Morgan's Wholesale Credit Risk team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your analytical skills and credit industry knowledge to make informed credit decisions for a diverse portfolio of clients. You will collaborate with various teams to meet client credit requests, while ensuring a balance between risk and return for the Firm. You will be responsible for monitoring your portfolio, assigning accurate risk ratings to clients and facilities, and maintaining a robust culture of compliance. Your role will be pivotal in assessing, permitting, and managing credit and counterparty risks on various bases. You will be part of a team that values independence and integrity in decision making, and you will have the chance to work closely with coverage and product groups to support business needs. Your primary focus will be on the Utilities Portfolio; however, the role is part of the broader Energy team that covers Investment Grade and High Yield Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, and Renewable counterparties based in North America.

Job responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive credit analysis to support approvals for lending and trading transactions, including operating exposures, working independently and within deal teams.

• Create written credit approval documents, which include spreading and analyzing historical financial statements and preparing cash flow projections for large corporate borrowers.

• Develop well-supported, forward-looking views on company and energy sector fundamentals, including business drivers, financial performance, and key risk factors.

• Manage and continuously monitor a diversified portfolio of client credit exposures across energy industry subsectors, ensuring proactive risk management.

• Participate in negotiating, finalizing, and executing documentation for loans and derivatives.

• Assign and periodically review internal risk ratings, and maintain up to date credit research across the client portfolio.

• Collaborate with Investment Banking Coverage, Global Corporate Banking and other product groups on allocation of capital for clients; maintain threshold and industry limits.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with strong interest in Finance / Economics

• Outstanding verbal and written communication, along with strong inter-personal skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Academic training in the principals of accounting, corporate finance, capital markets products, and macro economics

• Ability to work well in a team environment

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

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. 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.

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

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.