JPMorgan Risk Management - Lead Credit Officer- Vice President 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

572209855

Job Responsibilities

• Utilize excellent credit analysis and financial modeling skills to perform due diligence in order to structure and recommend new transactions while maintaining an appropriate balance between risk and reward
• Lead complex and time-sensitive leveraged finance transactions and LBOs, including the negotiation of legal documentation for bilateral, pro-rata, broadly syndicated, and direct lending structures
• Independently manage the assigned credit portfolio on an ongoing basis while ensuring data integrity
• Assess and process risk rating changes in a timely manner
• Use critical reasoning to develop well-considered credit views, taking into account company-specific and industry risks
• Clearly and concisely communicate and defend credit views to internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Serve as an effective challenge to the banking team in your role as second line of defense
• Utilize strong time management skills and act with a sense of urgency to meet expectations and deadlines, driving deals to closure
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in a proactive, constructive, and responsive manner to effectively manage and execute transactions
• Convey a thorough understanding of credit policy and procedures
• Contribute to the broader objectives of the Risk organization, including developing junior talent and participating in various projects and efficiency exercises
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• BA/BS/BBA degree is required
• Completion of a major corporate or commercial bank credit training program (or equivalent corporate banking/corporate finance experience) with a thorough understanding of bank credit policies and procedures
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in middle market and mid-corporate lending, including extensive credit analysis, structuring of leveraged finance transactions, and negotiation of loan documentation
• Experience working with portfolio companies of private equity firms
• Significant accounting and finance knowledge with superior financial modeling skills
• Strong working knowledge of credit agreements and other loan documentation, along with solid negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and think both critically and analytically
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong partnerships
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, self-direct, and work well under pressure
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint