Insolvency Portfolio Analyst

JPMorgan Chase JPMorgan Chase · Banking · LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom · Commercial & Investment Bank

This role focuses on supporting middle office functions for portfolio acquisitions and operations within the financial services sector. The analyst will develop knowledge of insolvency products, support deal setup and processing, manage payments and reconciliations, analyze portfolio data, and leverage Python and AI tools for automation and process improvement. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Python, and collaboration with technology and other internal teams, with a focus on maintaining controls and compliance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop a working knowledge of insolvency products and end to end lifecycle of Max Recovery process flows.
  2. Support front office desk in new business growth by providing pre-purchase/funding support tailored to client needs, setting up deals to inhouse system and manage post purchase task.
  3. Take ownership of routine middle office operations, including managing incoming payments, reconciling servicer balances, and timely processing of servicer operations files.
  4. Analyze portfolio data to provide actionable insights and track business performance.
  5. Leverage Python and AI tools to automate routine tasks, enhance data analysis, and support process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Required

  • Prior experience in middle office, operations, or analyst roles within financial services, especially in distressed debt or insolvency.
  • Basic proficiency in Python for data analysis, process automation, or workflow enhancements.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
  • Proactive problem-solving approach and willingness to take ownership
  • Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to build relationships across internal teams (middle office, front office, technology, finance, controls) and external partners (servicers, clients).

Nice to have

  • Experience in an operations role a plus.
  • Experience with process improvement or automation initiatives is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with Python scripting and AI-driven automation in a business or operational context is highly valued.
  • Basic proficiency in SQL to query the database and run analysis is a plus.

What the JD emphasized

  • Prior experience in middle office, operations, or analyst roles within financial services, especially in distressed debt or insolvency.
  • Basic proficiency in Python for data analysis, process automation, or workflow enhancements.