Asset Management Associate

Job Description

Organization Description

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.

Employer Description

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 ourfor more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

Job Description

The Asset Management (AM) Risk Management team is committed to being a world-class leader in risk management, maintaining a system of strong controls, providing guidance and proactively managing risks within the Asset Management business. We are a dynamic and growing team working with fast-paced and ever-changing market environments, providing the latest banking solutions with cutting-edge financial technology. The AM Risk Management team, led by the AM Chief Risk Officer (CRO), while aligns to the Asset Management Line-Of-Business covering the broad spectrum of risks inherent in the global financial business, reports up to the Firmwide Risk function.

As an Investment Risk Associate within the Asset Management Risk Management Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust risk management practices across risk disciplines, including Investment Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG Risk and counterparty risk. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the investment teams and other control functions, providing oversight and proactive management of the various risks stated above. Your responsibilities will include independently assessing and proactively partnering with the business on risk management activities, including escalation of any new or emerging risks and issues. You will execute risk-based independent monitoring while stay abreast of latest financial market trends, advising business and senior management on risk governance, and assist in developing innovative solutions to assess risk in an effective manner. The ideal candidate should have a risk management background or have experience in financial assets or portfolio management. We are seeking a motivated Associate with a proactive mind-set and can manage responsibilities and deliverables autonomously with a manager located in a different region and country.

Job responsibilities:

- Monitor emerging risks and potential impact to the business
- Perform deep dives, including analysis of stress test, liquidity profiles, sustainability characteristics, performance, and present to stakeholders, including senior management and portfolio managers in the business
- Carry out investigation and escalation of risk triggers
- Lead risk management initiatives to enhance control, oversight, and monitoring of risks
- Liaise with and present risks analysis to business partners such as with the Investment Directors and Portfolio Managers on risk reviews
- Present risk measures in the governance forums such as Investment Director Reviews, Liquidity Forum and in new business initiatives
- Open-minded to learn new technology solutions to assist with improving processes and controls

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, inquisitive nature and comfortable in challenging current practices
- Strong communication skills with ability to understand and explain complex issues to non-specialized audiences
- Attention to detail and takes accountability work with highest quality standards
- Act on own initiative and fulfil objectives with or without supervision
- Act with inclusiveness, listens and considers the views of others
- Strong technical skills with an open-mind to learn and get familiar with modeling languages such as Python

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