Risk Management - Asset Management Alternatives Investment Risk - Vice President

Job Description
Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient. You help the firm grow its business in a responsible way by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgement to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo and striving to be best-in-class.
Asset Management Risk is a team of experienced quantitative and market risk oriented professionals responsible for developing and maintaining market, investment, liquidity and counterparty risk frameworks, analytics and reporting for the AM business. The team is seeking a risk professional with markets and ideally Alternatives experience to join the AM Investment Risk Team focusing on Alternatives. This position will be part of the team reporting to the AM Alternatives Risk Americas Lead and will work closely with the investment teams as well as other control functions.
As a Risk Management - Asset Management Alternatives Investment Risk - Vice President, your role will include proactive management of investment, liquidity and counterparty risk based on ongoing, informed, and educated market observations with a focus on Private Equity within the Alternatives business. You will provide investment, liquidity and counterparty risk oversight, market risk monitoring, exposure measurement and concentration identification, and assist in developing and enforcing risk and investment approval policies across the businesses.
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 Alternatives
• 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, skills and capabilities

• 7+ years of experience in financial services industry related to trading, portfolio management, risk management, 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 VaR, stress and sensitivities
• Strong quantitative skills

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Buy-side and alternatives experience preferred
• Post graduate degree or additional certifications i.e. CFA, CAIA a plus
• Familiarity with modeling and working knowledge of portfolio valuations and risk systems a plus
• Prior experience with coding and data visualization tools such as Python, Alteryx, SQL & Tableau a plus

About Us
JPMorganChase, 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. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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 & Co. 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.