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Lead Credit Officer- Vice President

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
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Chicago, IL, USA
Senior level
Lead credit officer responsible for independent credit assessment, approval and portfolio management of commercial real estate and corporate borrowers. Prepare credit approval documents, financial analysis and cash flow projections, assign risk ratings, monitor exposures, negotiate documentation, and support portfolio surveillance.
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Bring your expertise to JPMorganChase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorganChase 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 Credit Risk Vice President on the Commercial and Investment Bank - Real Estate Credit Risk Team, you will work closely with top product bankers and other risk professionals. Your primary tasks will encompass independent risk assessment and credit approval of loans and lending-related commitments. You will work a client base of leading real estate, lodging, gaming, homebuilding and real estate service companies. The portfolio of credit products we manage, and monitor includes corporate resource traditional credit products (revolving credit facilities and term loans), real estate asset level financings, whole loan repos, risk retention, derivatives and treasury lines.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct credit analysis and facilitate senior credit officer approval of lending and trading related transactions, including operating exposures, individually or as part of a deal team
  • Create written credit approval documents, which include the spreading and presentation of historical financial statement information and the related financial analysis, as well as projections of future cash flows for large corporate borrowers
  • Develop a well-informed and forward-looking view of the business, financial and risks associated with a company and sector
  • Manage and monitor a portfolio of client credit exposures, across industry classes, on an ongoing basis
  • Participate in negotiating, finalizing, and executing documentation for loans and derivatives
  • Review and assign risk ratings and maintains updated credit research on their portfolio of clients
  • Actively manage existing CRE portfolio and participate in portfolio management / surveillance projects


Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or similar discipline
  • Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in corporate/commercial credit, investment banking or relevant experience within financial services or rating agency
  • Academic training in the principals of accounting, corporate finance, capital markets products and macro economics
  • Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and inter-personal skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint and Word


Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

  • Prior experience with major corporate bank credit team and or credit rating agency
  • Prior experience around Real estate or Corporate credit

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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country-specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.

JPMorganChase Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

Chicago, IL, United States

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