Asset Management Investment Risk Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast-paced and challenging area? Using the latest banking solutions, combined with cutting-edge financial technology and the most welcoming and friendly service, you will be front and center representing our brand and culture, becoming an expert in the field of Investment Risk management.

As an Investment Risk Associate within the Asset Management Risk Management Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring robust risk management practices across risk disciplines, including Investment Risk, Liquidity Risk, ESG Risk and counterparty risk. Your responsibilities will include independently assessing and challenging the business risk management activities, and escalating any new or emerging risks and issues. You will execute risk-based independent monitoring and stay abreast of regulatory developments, advising business and senior management on risk governance. You will also advise the business on the materiality of potential risks presented by clients, prospects and transactions.

**Job responsibilities**:

- Monitor market events that can create significant impact to business
- Assist in performing deep dives, including analysis of stress test, liquidity profiles, sustainability characteristics, performance, and compare with the portfolio’s risk profile
- Assist in carrying out relevant investigation and escalation of limit/threshold excesses
- Lead risk management initiatives to enhance control, oversight, and monitoring of risk measures
- Liaise with and present findings with business partners such as with the Investment Directors and Portfolio Managers on risk reviews
- Ensure that Risk Management Procedures are followed
- Prepare Risk Management presentations to Senior Management, Boards and Regulators in EMEA
- Assist in preparation of regulatory reviews and reports (e.g. ICARA, CSSF/FCA queries)
- Present risk measures in the governance forums such as Investment Director Reviews, Liquidity Forum and in new business initiatives.

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**:

- Analytical skills and the ability to understand and explain complex issues to non-specialized audiences
- Willingness to deep knowledge on risk disciplines like: Portfolio Theory, Instrument Valuation, and standard risk metrics such as: VaR, Stress Testing, ESG, Liquidity Risk and Sensitivities
- Attention to detail - takes personal responsibility to ensure that work meets the highest quality standards
- Act on own initiative and fulfil objectives with supervision
- Act with inclusiveness - listens and considers the views of others
- Strong PC skills and willingness learn languages such as Python

**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.