AM Risk Investment Risk Analyst

Asset Management Risk (Americas) - Analyst - New York, NY (October 2021)About the Organization: J.P. Morgan Asset ManagementJ.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), with assets under management of $2.5 trillion, is a global leader in investment management. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's clients include institutions, retail investors and high-net worth individuals in every major market throughout the world. J.P. Morgan Asset Management offers global investment management in equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private equity and liquidity.About the Team: Risk ManagementRisk is an inherent part of JPMorgan Chase's business activities and the firm's overall risk tolerance is established in the context of the firm's earnings power, capital, and diversified business model. The firm's independent risk management framework and governance structure are intended to provide comprehensive controls and ongoing management of the major risks inherent in its business activities. It is also intended to create a culture of risk awareness and personal responsibility throughout the firm. The firm's ability to properly identify, measure, monitor and report risk is critical to both its soundness and profitability.The AM Risk Management team conducts risk oversight function to provide credible challenge to the business in an independent and consolidated view at multiple levels - including investment, counterparty, liquidity and operational. The main objective of the Risk Oversight is to measure, report and challenge risk management practices across portfolios and to ensure compliance with the law and internal policies, escalating in case of any issues. The Oversight is conducted at strategy, portfolio and legal entity levels. We play a key role in risk governance forums.IntroductionAs an analyst in AM Risk, you will provide independent risk oversight to the investment activities in the business. While based in New York, this role will also work closely with colleagues globally in London, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, and Bangalore as well as interact with the business and other control and oversight functions within the Asset Management organization.ResponsibilitiesPerform daily analysis and monitoring of portfolios by working closely with businesses and other control and oversight functions regionally and globally, including but not limited to:

Deep dive portfolio review, including scenario analysis, stress testing, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, ESG/Sustainability risk

Investment Risk, Liquidity Risk, Counterparty Risk monitoring, oversight, and escalation with a credible challenge mindset

Identify and monitor key market events and their potential impact to portfolios

Partner and interact with businesses to carry the risk culture of the organization

Responsible for the regular risk escalation and analysis for senior management, boards, and regulators

Develop new and enhance existing tools to improve detection and escalation of risk

Identify opportunities for improving efficiency & controls to deliver innovative solutions

Responsible for data and analytical rigor, accuracy and completeness

Track updates related to industry developments, trends and competitors (internally and externally)

Requirements:Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in asset management or risk management

Knowledge in financial markets and investment risk management

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Highly motivated, hands-on individual that can work independently as well as part of a team

Strong analytical skills with ability to understand and explain complex concepts

Detail oriented with ability to understand processes and complex financial and risk concepts

Drives innovation in problem solving and challenges status quote proactively

Ability to multi-task at working on multiple initiativesJPMorgan 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 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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans