Chase · 4 months ago
Risk Management -Lead Credit Officer-Vice President
383 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10179, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $240K/yr
7+ years expJPMorgan Chase is a leading financial services firm, and they are seeking a Lead Credit Officer - Vice President in Commercial and Specialized Industries Risk. This role involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver credit solutions, managing a credit portfolio, and conducting thorough credit analysis to support financing needs for various companies.
BankingFinancial Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
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. Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, self-direct, and work well under pressure
Preferred
Experience lending to the professional services sector is a plus
Company
Chase
Chase provides broad range of financial services. It is a sub-organization of JP Morgan Chase.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike McDonnell
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Nicole Sanchez
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