Credit Officer. Senior Associate -Technology, Disruptive Commerce & Internet

Credit Officer. Senior Associate

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, 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 Officer. Senior Associate in the Technology, Disruptive Commerce & Internet Group, you will be at the heart of our cross-functional team, delivering credit solutions to a diverse range of high-growth industries, including Software, Applied Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and high-growth Consumer. You will assess and manage risks, both on new originations and on an ongoing basis within the existing portfolio of borrowers. Opportunities range from venture debt facilities to support runway extension for early-stage startups to institutional term loans to support Lines of Business. The Technology, Disruptive Commerce & Internet Group Credit team is national, so you will be covering clients within our industries nationwide, with the opportunity to travel to meet with clients in person. The role entails in depth due diligence of new opportunities, complex financial modeling, and legal negotiation. You will be a key partner to Commercial Bankers as well as other key internal stakeholders across the Investment Bank and Capital Markets. You will mentor less experienced team members and guide them in risk grading, credit request analysis, and documentation.

Job responsibilities

• Aid team members in the analysis and structuring of new transactions and management of their assigned credit portfolio
• Work alongside counsel to document transactions, renewals, and amendments to existing facilities.
• Work with founders and client executives from due diligence and negotiations of a new transaction through to ongoing portfolio management and subsequent transactions post-close
• Utilize excellent credit analysis skills to appropriately assess risks / mitigants, balance risk / reward, diligently manage renewals, amendments and new transactions as well as maintain acceptable credit reporting metrics
• Form well thought out, independent views and be able to voice your opinion in a clear, concise manner and to defend that position with partners and senior leadership
• Work proactively, in a constructive, diplomatic manner, with internal contacts to keep transactions moving
• Act with a sense of urgency and drive execution to meet both internal and client deadlines
• Partner effectively to develop fulsome internal relationships, including being looked to as an expert on Credit Policy and will be viewed as the "go-to" person for credit and credit process for all products
• Provide leadership in the market by being a positive contributor to the team, including being a mentor to less experienced team members, embracing change and participating in various projects or improvement exercises for the benefit of the organization
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both internally and externally and use those communication skills to effectively solve problems

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• BA/BS/BBA degree is required
• Completion of a major corporate or commercial bank credit training program (or the equivalent corporate banking/corporate finance experience) and a thorough understanding of bank credit policies and procedures
• 3+ years' experience in commercial banking/lending including extensive credit analysis
• Significant accounting and finance knowledge
• Strong working knowledge of credit agreements and other loan documentation
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships.
• Intellectual curiosity with a proven ability to learn quickly
• High degree of initiative, self-direction, and ability to work well under pressure

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in Direct Lending and / or Digital Infrastructure lending, preferred

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'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.