Credit Risk Associate

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area? This is a unique opportunity for you to work in our team to partner with the Business to provide a comprehensive view. Join the Commercial Real Estate (CRE) team within Community Development Banking (CDB), part of Commercial Banking at JPMorganChase. In this role, you will support the credit management of a portfolio of CDB clients through disciplined underwriting, ongoing monitoring, and portfolio analytics across the business cycle.

You will work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes continuous learning, development, and strong stakeholder partnership.

Job Responsibilities

Manage own client portfolio – Extensive and in-depth portfolio monitoring; Independently prepare credit risk analysis reports on assigned clients (business & financial analysis and focusing on credit issues). Recommend rating grades based on analysis for the clients and facilities/exposures. Actively work on portfolio management activities such as annual reviews, periodic financial performance diligence for stressed loans, monitoring loans for covenants and adherence to credit terms, regulatory reporting, etc.

Build strong knowledge of the existing clients (including loan documentation for their facilities); regularly track sector and regulatory developments on an on-going basis; continuously monitor the client portfolio for risk rating appropriateness and perform off-cycle risk rating changes as needed. Develop strong expertise in Commercial Real Estate and Affordable Housing sectors in North America; as well as understand/ keep yourself regularly updated on the overall Credit Ecosystem – Tools & Applications, Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, Systems required to perform Credit Analysis of CDB Borrowers.

Build strong relationships and maintain open communication with colleagues from various Lines of Business including Credit Approvers, Credit Officers, Bankers, etc. Mentor and train junior analysts in the team on fundamentals of credit risk analysis, internal systems & processes; and supervise/ review their work. Contribute to various firm-wide projects focused on improving efficiencies, streamlining processes, risk technology, enhancing risk reporting, regulatory compliance, etc.

Ad-hoc projects as necessary.

Required Qualifications

MBAs (with Finance specialization) / CA 4-10 years of experience in credit risk; experience in real estate sector is preferred. Strong understanding of corporate finance and financial statements, including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and basic accounting principles. Good knowledge of various banking facilities/products (such as term loans, counterparty lines, etc.) and their documentation. Attitude and aptitude to learn and enhance knowledge of credit risk analysis, and passion for real estate sector.

Deadline orientation; strong attention to detail and high accuracy. Proficient in the use of Microsoft desktop tools (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) and ability to learn AI tools, techniques and applications. Ability to work proactively & independently, as well as in a team environment. Strong & Effective communication skills – both verbal & written; and good interpersonal skills to be able to effectively present analysis and build strong relationships with stakeholders at various hierarchies.

Work timing

Starts at 1:00 p.m. IST to provide overlap with the US counterparts.