Risk Management - Lead Credit Officer - Vice President

Job Description

Bring your expertise to JP Morgan 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 a Lead Credit Officer on the Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industry Credit Risk team, you will partner with a cross functional team delivering credit solutions that support a range of needs from working capital and general corporate purposes to acquisition finance and dividend recapitalizations. Additionally, you will work with family-owned businesses, financial sponsors and some publicly traded companies. You will be responsible for analyzing and structuring new financing solutions as well as ongoing portfolio management in support of a range of needs with execution on both a bilateral basis and in the syndicated finance market. Additionally this position involves extensive interaction with clients, internal partners, legal counsel, and other lenders, etc.  This role supports Middle Market Banking and Specialized Industries for the Carolinas region which covers companies generally between $20 million and $2 billion in revenues across a wide variety of industries.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize excellent credit analysis and financial modeling skills to analyze and structure new transactions and work independently on the assigned credit portfolio. 
• Appropriately assess risks / mitigants, balance risk / reward, diligently manage renewals, amendments and new transactions as well as maintain acceptable credit reporting metrics.
• Form well thought out, independent views and be able to voice your opinion in a clear, concise manner and to defend that position with partners and senior leadership.
• Lead complex transactions including negotiations and legal documentation for bilateral and syndicated finance structures.
• Work proactively, in a constructive, diplomatic manner, with both internal and external contacts to keep transactions moving.      
• Act with a sense of urgency and drive execution to meet both internal and client deadlines. 
• Partner effectively to develop fulsome client relationships, including being looked to as an expert on Structuring and Credit Policy and will be viewed as the “go-to” person for credit by both internal partners and clients.
• Provide leadership in the market by being a positive contributor to the team, including being a mentor to less experienced team members, embracing change and participating in various projects or improvement exercises for the benefit of the organization.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both internally and externally and use those communication skills to effectively solve problems.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• BA/BS/BBA degree is required.
• Completion of a major corporate or commercial bank credit training program (or the equivalent corporate banking/corporate finance experience) and a thorough understanding of bank credit policies and procedures.
• At least five years’ experience in commercial banking/lending including extensive credit analysis, structuring and loan documentation experience
• Significant accounting and finance knowledge and superior financial modeling skills.
• Strong working knowledge of credit agreements and other loan documentation along with solid negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal skills, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills; able to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships.
• Intellectual curiosity with a proven ability to learn quickly.

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

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.