JPMorgan Chase—Associate - Credit Risk

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Description: Responsibilities: - Support portfolio Managers – Extensive and in-depth portfolio monitoring; Prepare credit risk analysis reports on assigned clients (business & financial analysis and focusing on credit issues). Recommend rating grades based on analysis for the clients and facilities/exposures. - Actively work on portfolio management activities such as annual reviews, periodic financial performance diligence for stressed loans, monitoring loans for covenants and adherence to credit terms, regulatory reporting, etc. - Build strong knowledge of the existing clients (including loan documentation for their facilities); regularly track sector and regulatory developments on an on-going basis; continuously monitor the client portfolio for risk rating appropriateness and perform off-cycle risk rating changes as needed. - Develop sound knowledge of Commercial Real Estate and Affordable Housing sectors in North America; as well as understand/ keep yourself regularly updated on the overall Credit Ecosystem – Tools & Applications, Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, Systems required to perform Credit Analysis of CDB Borrowers. - Build strong relationships and maintain open communication with colleagues from various Lines of Business including Credit Approvers, Credit Officers, Bankers, etc. - Contribute to various firm-wide projects focused on improving efficiencies, streamlining processes, risk technology, enhancing risk reporting, regulatory compliance, etc. - Ad-hoc projects as necessary. Qualifications: MBAs (with Finance specialization) / CA - 0-3 years of experience in credit risk; experience in real estate sector is preferred - Strong understanding of corporate finance and financial statements, including ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, and basic accounting principles - Good knowledge of various banking facilities/products (such as term loans, counterparty lines, etc.) and their documentation - Attitude and aptitude to learn and enhance knowledge of credit risk analysis, and passion for real estate sector - Deadline orientation; strong attention to detail and high accuracy - Proficient in the use of Microsoft desktop tools (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) and ability to learn AI tools, techniques and applications - Ability to work proactively & independently, as well as in a team environment - Strong & Effective communication skills – both verbal & written; and good interpersonal skills to be able to effectively present analysis and build strong relationships with stakeholders Location: Bengaluru Work timing: Starts at 1:00 p.m. IST to provide overlap with the US counterparts