Job Description

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Job Summary :

Credit Risk Management houses the bank\'s internal credit experts who provide transaction execution and ongoing management of the bank\'s credit exposure portfolio. The team covers activities of the bank that give rise to credit risk across multiple products. An opportunity has arisen for a qualified Credit Officer to join the Asia Funds Team, risk managing a portfolio of Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds and Asset Managers domiciled in Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities: * Credit Officer for a portfolio of Asia Hedge Funds and Asset Managers, acting as the main point of contact for all Lines of Businesses. Responsible for the management of the on-going credit relationship by assigning internal ratings, recommending credit appetite and critically assessing the output of risk measures to determine appropriateness given specific client circumstances

• Participate in client due diligence meetings, transaction structuring / execution and negotiation of legal documentation. Review trading activity, including recommending margin requirements as well as structural enhancements
• Be responsive and constructive with colleagues in the Business / Legal. Build effective client partnerships, both internally and externally. Ensure that the Business\' priorities are understood, challenged and managed
• Demonstrate deep understanding of Hedge Fund / Asset Manager investment strategies and risks inherent to them
• Work closely with NA / EMEA Credit counterparts to maintain a consistent global coverage model

Required skillset, capabilities and qualifications: * Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field. Relevant post graduate qualifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA, Master of Finance) would be highly regarded

• Strong counterparty credit risk analysis skills,with 5 plus years\' experience in conducting diligence on Hedge Funds, Asset Managers or Financial Institutions obtained in a corporate or investment bank.
• Sound knowledge of flow and exotic derivatives (both bilateral and OTC cleared), Prime Brokerage and Clearing Services, Securities Financing and associated documentation (ISDA, CSA, GMRA, Clearing Agreements etc).
• Understanding of the theory behind the risk and return metrics (VaR, Stress, MTM, DV01, etc), including critical assessment of shortcomings / strengths of various measures / methods.
• Knowledge of the Hedge Fund and Asset Management industry, financial markets (including macro and micro-economics), fund strategies and risks inherent to them will, be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to establish credibility & trust with both internal and external stakeholders. High level of intellectual curiosity.
• Experience in (or has the ability to) lead in-depth client credit due diligence both in person & on the telephone.
• Fluency in Chinese language (Mandarin) as the portfolio is experiencing growth in China domiciled Fund Managers

About Us: 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. 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.

About the Team: 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. We also take great pride in on our commitment to operating with integrity and discipline in all that we do. If you are a team player, are solutions-oriented and have an appetite for learning, you\'ll be a great fit for our team.

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