CIB Operations - EMEA Traditional Credit Products Middle Office (TCP MO) - Associate - London

Job description

Supports Leveraged Finance and Credit Risk Management for all IB originated or participated deals across the syndicated and bilateral loan products. The team operates within a control focused environment and ensures that Accounting and Risk Policy is followed, Credit exceptions are resolved and loan agreements are reviewed and recorded accurately. The portfolios covered include Financial Institutions and Corporate clients across the Investment and Global Corporate Bank.
Primary responsibilities:
· Manage and maintain a pipeline of loan transactions.
· Coordinate across internal teams to ensure successful execution and closing of loan transactions (new deals, refinancing and amendments.)
· Review, understand and interpret legal loan documentation for operational viability, highlighting all operational risks.
· Execution of best practices and control, risk mitigation and escalation point of contact.
· Ensure correct internal approvals are obtained prior to relevant documentation being signed.
· Ensure that Credit and Operations systems are accurate at all times.
· Remain control focused, working accurately and in a timely manner to avoid control risk.
· Remain up to date with Accounting and Risk policies.


Key Skills:

· Strong analytical skills, demonstrating sound decision making abilities to identify problems and propose solutions.
· Exhibit the initiative to raise issues to business partners and management when needed.
· Ability to identify change and improve daily processes.
· Good interpersonal skills, interact professionally and confidently with Senior deal team members within the Front Office.
· Ability to work in a team environment, remaining flexible and willing to accept new assignments and challenges in rapidly changing environment whilst remaining control orientated.

Desired profile

Specific required experience:
· High degree of numeracy and aptitude for analytical examination of problems; attention to detail being paramount.
· Demonstrate knowledge of loan agreements and related legal documentation.
· Succinctly summarize issues and set out well thought-out solutions.
· Ability to prioritise tasks appropriately, whilst operating within a high pressured environment.
· Communicate professionally and accurately in written and oral form.
· Loan IQ system application knowledge an advantage
· Minimum of Bachelors degree or equivalent.
· Experience within the Financial Services industry advantageous

About J.P. Morgan Corporate & Investment Bank
J.P. Morgan's Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB) is a global leader across banking, markets and investor services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. With $18 trillion of assets under custody and $393 billion in deposits, the Corporate & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
About J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.1 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com .

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Closing Date - November 9 th 2015
Salary – Competitive