Wholesale Credit Risk Associate - Diversified Industries

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

Associate in Wholesale Credit Risk at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on financial analysis, risk judgment, and supporting corporate clients. The role involves credit analysis, financial modeling, interpreting loan documentation, and managing credit risk portfolios within a global banking environment. It requires strong analytical and communication skills, with an emphasis on collaboration and stakeholder management. The role also mentions leveraging AI-enabled tools for analysis.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support and, where required, lead due diligence and prepare credit analyses of counterparties
  2. Prepare concise credit memoranda with clear recommendations on transaction structure, risk appetite, and credit grading
  3. Build, maintain, and review financial models, challenge key assumptions, and design downside scenarios
  4. Interpret and negotiate loan documentation, including syndicated and leveraged finance agreements, to mitigate risk
  5. Monitor and manage the credit risk portfolio, tracking ratings, sector developments, and client performance

Skills

Required

  • Demonstrated analytical rigor and sound credit judgment, with the ability to identify and communicate key risks
  • Strong capability in financial modelling and scenario analysis across multiple lending contexts
  • Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to support analysis and improve efficiency
  • Knowledge of transaction structures, loan documentation standards, and core banking products
  • Proven ability to manage workstreams end to end, prioritize effectively, and operate in a dynamic environment
  • Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with and influence internal stakeholders
  • Capability to coach and support the development of junior team members
  • Self-directed, adaptable, and motivated to drive continuous improvement
  • Prior experience in a comparable credit, risk, or banking environment

Nice to have

  • Experience across multiple industry sectors or complex client portfolios
  • Exposure to leveraged finance or structured lending transactions
  • Experience interacting with senior Credit Officers or risk committees
  • Familiarity with regulatory expectations and audit engagement
  • Strong stakeholder management skills in a matrix organization