Job summary

As an Associate in Asset Management Risk within the Investment Risk Multi Asset Solutions team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining market, investment, liquidity and counterparty risk frameworks. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the investment teams and other control functions, providing oversight and proactive management of various risks. Your focus will be on Outcome Oriented Strategies within the Multi Asset Solutions business, where you will monitor market risk, measure exposure, and assist in developing risk and investment approval policies. This role offers you the chance to be part of a team that reports to the AM Multi Asset Solutions Risk Americas Lead, and to contribute to our goal of maintaining strong controls and managing risks effectively. We are seeking a risk professional with experience across multiple asset classes, to join our team. You'll need to have a background in market risk or buy-side risk management.

Job responsibilities

• Measure, monitor and independently assess risks in investment activities, provide credible challenge and escalate issues/concerns to senior management.
• Monitor stress, performance, liquidity, and counterparty risk metrics against the thresholds and perform deep-dive risk analysis on the outliers.
• Work with broader team to implement risk frameworks for new products and businesses within Multi-Asset Solutions.
• Collaborate with investment, in-business and independent risk teams to develop and maintain understanding of risk profiles of funds and portfolios.
• Enhance risk oversight processes, policies, and procedures for Investment, Liquidity and Counterparty Risk, ensuring compliance is maintained.
• Improve risk transparency and infrastructure for capturing risk exposures.
• Perform deep dives on emerging risk areas and potential impact to the business.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 2+ years of experience in financial services industry related to risk management, portfolio management, trading, and/or investment risk across asset classes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; inquisitive nature and comfortable in challenging current practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to be leveraged in communication with the business as well as presenting to senior management
• Previous direct, hands-on experience with large initiatives; Capable of prioritizing deliverables to meet goals and to manage across a group of constituents
• Undergraduate degree required
• Knowledge of market risk methodologies such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress and sensitivities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Familiarity with modeling and working knowledge of portfolio valuations and risk systems
• Buy-side or market risk experience
• Strong quantitative skills, prior experience with coding and data visualization tools such as Python, Alteryx, SQL & Tableau
• Post graduate degree or additional certifications i.e. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

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 offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.