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Job Title

Credit Risk Management (Asia Hedge Funds & Asset Managers) - Analyst

Posting Description

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.Credit Risk Management houses the bank\'s internal credit experts who provide transaction execution and ongoing management of the bank\'s credit exposure portfolio. The team covers activities of the bank that give rise to credit risk across multiple products. An opportunity has arisen for a Credit Officer to join the Asia Funds Team, serving as the Primary Credit coverage for a portfolio of Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds and Asset Managers domiciled in Asia Pacific.

Job Responsibilities:

Credit Officer for a portfolio of Asia-Pac Hedge Funds and Asset Managers, acting as the main point of contact for all Lines of Businesses. Maintain primary responsibility for the management of the on-going credit relationship by assigning internal ratings, recommending credit appetite and critically assessing the output of risk measures to determine appropriateness given specific client circumstances

Participate in client due diligence meetings, transaction structuring / execution and oversee negotiation of legal documentation. Review and approve trading activity, including recommending margin requirements as well as structural enhancements

Be responsive and constructive with colleagues in the Business / Legal. Build effective client partnerships, both internally and externally. Ensure that the Business\' priorities are understood, challenged and managed

Demonstrate deep understanding of Hedge Fund / Asset Manager investment strategies and risks inherent to them

Work closely with NA / EMEA Credit counterparts to maintain a consistent global coverage model

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance or a related field. Relevant post graduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, Masters of Finance) would be highly regardedFamiliarity with the concepts of Credit Risk - how it may arise and potential mitigants

Understanding of the theory behind the risk and return metrics (VaR, Stress, MTM, DV01, etc), including critical assessment of shortcomings / strengths of various measures / methods

Knowledge of financial markets (including macro and micro economics). Some understanding of the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry, their investment strategies and risks inherent to them would be highly regarded

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an interest in client interaction and an ability to work well in a team environment. Be able to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders, and possess an ability to communicate pertinent complex information in a clear and organized manner

Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to learn quickly, and a high level of attention to detail. Highly motivated with a natural passion to learn with high level of intellectual curiosity

Strong sense of accountability and ownership of tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Counterparty credit risk analysis skills, with experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers or Financial Institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bank

Knowledge of the asset management industry, hedge fund strategies and associated products (Prime Brokerage, Clearing, Securities Financing and Derivatives etc.) is a plus.

About Us:

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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants\' and employees\' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

About the Team: The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world\'s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

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