Asset Management - Alternatives Investment Risk Associate

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 Analyst or Associate in Asset Management Risk, you will support the AM Investment Risk Team in managing investment risks across our portfolios within the Alternatives Business, with a primary focus on monitoring portfolios and highlighting emerging risks. Coverage area could cover Real Estate, Private Credit, etc. 

This position combines rigorous analysis with collaborative teamwork to support sound risk management practices. You will support proactive management of investment, liquidity, and counterparty risk based on ongoing, informed, and educated market observations with a focus on funds within the Real Estate and Private Credit Alternatives business. Working closely with investment teams and control functions, you will help develop and maintain understanding of risk profiles of funds and portfolios and contribute to the enhancement of risk oversight processes as the platform evolves. 

This role provides the opportunity to work on a global Alternatives platform where you will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to risk management practices in a growing business. We are looking for a professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with intellectual curiosity and an interest in Alternatives asset class and investment risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Measure, monitor, and independently assess risks in investment activities; escalate issues and concerns to senior management

• Monitor stress, performance, liquidity, and counterparty risk metrics against thresholds and perform deep-dive risk analysis on outliers

• Collaborate with investment, in-business, and independent risk teams to develop and maintain understanding of risk profiles of Alternative funds and portfolios

• Support improvements to transparency and infrastructure for capturing and reporting risk exposures

• Identify and highlight emerging risks across portfolios, assessing potential impact to the business

• Look for innovation opportunities in risk oversight processes, policies, and procedures for Investment, Liquidity and Counterparty Risk, ensuring compliance is maintained

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree required

• 3+ years of experience in financial services industry related to trading, portfolio management, risk management, and/or investment risk across asset classes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; inquisitive nature and comfortable in challenging current practices

• Strong quantitative skills with curiosity and ability to pursue analysis and deep dive risk reviews independently

• Prior experience with coding and data visualization tools such as Python, SQL & Tableau

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills for effective business interaction

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Post-graduate degree or additional certifications such as CFA or CAIA

• Buy-side and alternatives experience strongly preferred

• Familiarity with modeling and working knowledge of portfolio valuations and risk systems

• Familiarity with market risk methodologies, including, stress testing, and sensitivities

• Experience in alternatives risk

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.

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 Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​