JOB DESCRIPTION
Join our Counterparty Credit Risk team and help shape how we measure and manage risk across dynamic financial markets. You will enhance stress testing and scenario methodologies, develop analytical tools, and deliver insights that support strong risk decisions. This role combines quantitative problem-solving, data engineering, and close partnership with stakeholders across risk, technology, and the business. If you are curious, hands-on, and motivated by complex challenges, we would like to hear from you.
Job Summary
As a Counterparty Credit Risk Analyst in Counterparty Credit Risk Methodology and Stress Testing, you will design and enhance stress testing frameworks, build quantitative analytics, and automate risk processes to strengthen transparency, controls, and decision-making.
Job responsibilities
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Design, enhance, and maintain counterparty credit risk stress testing methodologies, scenario frameworks, and supporting documentation
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Perform sensitivity analysis, backtesting, and scenario reviews to assess portfolio vulnerabilities and validate methodology performance
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Analyze counterparty exposures and concentration drivers using quantitative models, risk management frameworks, and relevant risk metrics
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Develop Python-based analytics and automation solutions that improve efficiency, control, and data quality across stress testing and monitoring workflows
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Improve risk monitoring transparency through explainable metrics, governance-ready reporting, and well-controlled processes
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Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Quantitative Research, Technology, Credit, and the business to deliver analytical insights and process enhancements
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Support delivery of practical artificial intelligence and large language model applications for risk monitoring, workflow automation, and management reporting
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Prepare regulator- and audit-ready materials, including methodology papers, testing evidence, and governance artifacts
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline
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3 years of experience in risk management, quantitative analytics, stress testing, or a related area within financial services
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Proficiency in Python and experience building analytics, automation, and data-driven solutions
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Understanding of financial markets and core risk management concepts
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Experience with stress testing, scenario analysis, quantitative risk methodologies, or model validation practices
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Experience creating clear, effective visualizations using tools such as Tableau or Power BI
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Knowledge of artificial intelligence and large language model concepts and practical applications in analytics or risk management
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a control-minded approach
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
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Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent professional certification
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Experience in counterparty credit risk, including derivatives, futures and options, or securities financing transactions
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Experience working with large datasets and modern data platforms
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Experience with cloud platforms and scalable analytics tooling
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Experience writing methodology documentation and supporting audit, regulatory, or governance reviews
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Experience improving end-to-end processes through controls design and automation
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Advanced proficiency in Tableau or Power BI, including dashboard design and governance considerations
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.
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.
