Risk Management - Credit Risk Vice President (Hedge Funds Coverage)

JPMorgan Chase - Plano, TX

Full-time - Senior

Plano, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Credit Risk Vice President on the Hedge Fund Credit Team at JPMorgan Chase is responsible for assessing the risk of hedge fund portfolios and determining the credit risk appetite for client lending and trading activities. This role involves performing due diligence, financial analysis, and maintaining credit research, while also serving as the primary coverage for credit relationships. The position requires collaboration with various internal teams and mentoring junior resources, all while ensuring compliance with risk management standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer due diligence and financial analysis and summarize in written credit approval memos and reviews
• Review and approve trading activity, including recommending margin requirements as well as structural enhancements
• Set and communicate credit exposure appetite across trading products utilizing internal exposure methodologies
• Oversee legal negotiations for traded products
• Assess creditworthiness of clients and assign appropriate credit ratings
• Maintain updated credit research on a portfolio of clients
• Partner with Sales & Trading, Prime Brokerage, Investor Client Management, Treasury & Security Services, Legal, IB Coverage, Syndicated & Leveraged Finance, Debt Capital Markets, and Ratings Advisory
• Demonstrate ability to mentor/guide junior resources and delegate with appropriate guidance and ensure deadlines are understood and met

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years of Credit / Market risk experience in financial services (investment banking or similar)
• Knowledge of Hedge Fund and Asset Manager Industry
• Strong accounting and corporate finance understanding
• Strong interest in client interaction and possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment
• Candidates should be highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word