Credit Risk Analyst-Specialty Finance

Job Description
Credit Risk assesses, permissions, and manages credit and counterparty risks on an industry, client, geographic, and transaction basis. Credit risk is defined as the risk of loss arising from the default of a client or counterparty. Credit exposure arises through underwriting, lending, and trading activities with and for clients and counterparties, as well as from a range of operating services such as cash management and clearing activities.
The Credit Risk function identifies, measures, limits, manages, and monitors credit risk across our businesses. The teams are typically aligned by industry. Credit Risk is independent within Corporate Risk Management, reporting to the firm's Chief Risk Officer (CRO). Our practices are designed to preserve the independence and integrity of decision making.
What we look for in strong candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related area
• Some credit/underwriting credentials, analytical skills, and experience is a plus, while in-depth knowledge of accounting and corporate finance is required
• Possess strong analytical and modeling skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Highly motivated with a natural passion to learn and an inquisitive personality
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership of tasks
• Interest in client interaction with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of understanding, describing, and debating complex concepts
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment managing multiple tasks at the same time
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent work ethic

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.