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Home Lending Market Risk Analyst

3 days ago Jersey City, NJ

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.

As an analyst within the Market Risk, you will be involved in overseeing market risk management for the Consumer Community Banking Home Lending Business, with focus on residential mortgages.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform ongoing monitoring, forward-looking analysis, and strategic risk management for key risk measures, including Value at Risk (VaR), Firmwide Stress, and regulatory reporting (CCAR, Risk Appetite, etc.).
  • Cover trading and hedging desks to ensure adherence to limits and approved strategies.
  • Conduct deep dives on relevant mortgage topics to support independent risk analysis.
  • Actively contribute to and participate in risk affirmation meetings and risk committees.
  • Review daily risk reports for accuracy and desk positioning.
  • Test and analyze the impact of model updates.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Minimum bachelor's degree in finance/math, business, or computer science discipline.
  • Understanding of market risk metrics (delta, gamma, etc.).
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate with a wide variety of functional groups.
  • Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
  • Strong in controls, project management, time management.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness working independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Organized and able to execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and technical skills. Mortgage experience and/or market risk a plus.

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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. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ
Job ID: JPMorgan-210675403
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-09T19:13:44

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion