About the role
The Credit Risk function assesses, approves, and manages credit and counterparty risk across industries, clients, geographies, and transactions. As a Credit Risk Associate, you will manage credit exposures through rigorous analysis, clear credit recommendations, and close partnership with coverage and product teams-while operating with independence consistent with Corporate Risk Management.
Key responsibilities
- Drive credit due diligence and perform in-depth credit risk assessments, including business, industry, and financial analysis.
- Produce high-quality credit memorandums and ad-hoc credit materials with clear, well-supported recommendations for credit decisioning.
- Build, maintain, and challenge financial models; review key assumptions, identify sensitivities, and develop downside scenarios.
- Identify key transaction risks and recommend appropriate structural protections and risk mitigants.
- Support transaction execution and internal system set-up as required.
- Proactively manage credit exposure for an assigned portfolio of clients/industries, ensuring compliance with internal risk policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders at senior levels across Coverage and product teams (e.g., DCM, Leveraged Finance, Trade, TSS), Markets (e.g., derivatives sales), and Capital Markets / M&A.
- Liaise regularly with Senior Credit Officers on approvals, monitoring, and portfolio actions.
- Maintain awareness of relevant client/industry trends and emerging risks.
- Contribute to broader projects and initiatives; coach and support the development of junior team members where applicable.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- 2-3+ years of experience in roles with relevant skills for this position.
- Strong credit judgment and analytical skills with a hands-on approach to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex concepts into clear recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and partner effectively with internal business stakeholders and credit officers.
- Strong project management skills with end-to-end ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related area (advanced degree a plus).
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Familiarity with loan and derivative documentation (e.g., LMA-based loan documents; ISDA/CSA) and ability to assess key terms and transaction structures.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop junior colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong networking and stakeholder-management skills.
ABOUT USJPMorganChase, 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 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 TEAMOur professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.
