We are seeking a Risk Associate to join our Market Risk team, where you will have the opportunity to work across multiple risk types and collaborate with key functions such as Business, Compliance, Legal, Controls, Finance, and Treasury. This role offers a platform for continuous learning and development, allowing you to enhance your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
As a Risk Associate in our Market Risk team, you will play a crucial role in identifying and assessing potential risks to our organization's reputation and fiduciary duties. You will work closely with stakeholders to develop strategies for risk mitigation and ensure compliance with policies. Your contributions will be vital in preparing comprehensive risk reports and engaging with stakeholders to promote a culture of risk awareness.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, focusing on market risk, liquidity risk, and interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) for the JPM Suisse Legal Entity.
- Liaise with stakeholders such as Global Financial Crimes Compliance and the front office to set risk parameters.
- Develop and update JPM Suisse policies and procedures, ensuring departmental adherence and promoting a culture of risk awareness.
- Prepare comprehensive risk reports and assessments for senior management, including the Risk Committee and Board of Directors.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, engaging proactively to address concerns and ensure a coordinated approach to reputation risk management.
- Conduct training sessions for employees on reputation risk management and promote proactive reputation management within the organization.
- Serve as the Reputation Risk Committee Secretary, presenting issues, advising committee members, and taking minutes.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail, capable of articulating and defending risk challenges while recommending solutions.
- Knowledge or willingness to learn tools for innovation and/or automation, such as Python and Artificial Intelligence.
- Proactive attitude with an exceptional work ethic, open to continuous learning and self-development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate the firm to obtain necessary information.
- Excellent analytical and research skills, with experience in risk management and parameter setting.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration across multiple functions.
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting and compliance in the financial services industry.
- CFA Charterholder or candidate in the CFA program is highly desirable; a legal background is a plus.
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. 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.
ABOUT THE TEAM
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.