Credit Manager Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Job Description

Bring your expertise to JPMorgan Chase. As part of Risk Management and Compliance, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase 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 Lead Credit Officer - Vice President within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB) Leveraged Finance Credit Risk team, you will employ your exceptional analytical abilities and credit industry knowledge to make informed credit decisions for a diverse client portfolio within the Sports and Entertainment industry. You will work in collaboration with business teams to fulfill client credit requests, while maintaining a balance between risk and return for the firm. You will provide regular monitoring of your portfolio to accurately assign risk ratings to clients and facilities, and you will be expected to uphold a strong culture of compliance at all times.

Job Responsibilities

- Identify the key risk factors associated with clients, transactions, and industry sub-sectors across an assigned portfolio, and develop and articulate a dynamic, forward-looking risk assessment of client companies, transactions, competitive threats, industry and other factors
- Lead and/or participate in client due diligence by way of attending client, bank and other meetings to develop a better understanding of client companies, management teams, and industry sectors, and using financial models to incorporate the impact of forward-looking risk assessment on key value drivers, ultimately developing and recommending appropriate credit structures relative to risk assessment
- Apply corporate finance and accounting expertise to develop appropriate financing structures and prepare and review credit approval materials, ensuring all credit risk policies are followed
- Review and negotiate legal documentation to ensure terms are appropriate and consistent with credit approval
- Ensure risk ratings are accurate and reflect a current forward-looking view of the client, while providing early identification and proactive management of deteriorating credits and other problem situations
- Prepare and present quarterly financial snapshot of the assigned portfolio of clients operating in the Sports and Entertainment industry, as well as annual portfolio review materials to senior management
- Assist in training and developing analysts, and work closely with analysts and our middle office and data teams to ensure accuracy of credit system data

Required Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 7 years of commercial/investment banking lending experience including extensive credit, structuring and marketing
- Advanced knowledge of financial statements and accounting; solid understanding of financial products, corporate finance, financial modeling and market dynamics
- Experience with documentation related to credit agreements
- Knowledge/experience of derivative products and documentation (including ISDA and CSA)
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to effectively present analysis and interact with key stakeholders
- Capability to perform due diligence and negotiation with clients
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a demanding environment managing multiple tasks at the same time
- FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT: This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorganChase's review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills And Capabilities

- MBA

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

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.