Mid Level Risk Management Lead Jobs
Mid level risk management lead jobs go to professionals ready to own risk frameworks end to end, guide junior analysts, and drive mitigation decisions with limited oversight. Roles run across Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Investment & Asset Management, with 33% offering remote or hybrid work and employers like JPMorganChase, Affirm, and Fannie Mae hiring at this level now.
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At JPMorgan Chase, risk professionals don't just manage risk — they anticipate it, challenge assumptions, and help the firm grow responsibly. As part of our Risk Management and Compliance organization, you will be at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient, using your expert judgment to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers, and communities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence wholesale credit loan loss estimation while collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional partners across one of the world's leading financial institutions. Our culture is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo, and striving to be best-in-class — and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.
As a Wholesale Credit Risk Loan Loss Forecasting Vice President in the Commercial & Investment Bank Risk organization, you will play a critical role in shaping the integrity and quality of the firm's wholesale credit loan loss estimates — spanning over $1 trillion in client exposure across diverse lines of business and industry segments. You will collaborate with senior executives and partners across Risk, Finance, and the broader firm to deliver high-quality analytics and methodology insights that inform quarterly allowance and stress testing exercises. You will be part of a diverse, talented, and global team where your ideas are welcomed, your voice matters, and your work has direct, measurable impact on firmwide risk and finance programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Review top-level and loan-level allowance and stress testing results for reasonability, accuracy, and alignment with portfolio trends
- Assess risks and support estimation of qualitative loan loss reserves, incorporating management judgment, industry data, and emerging or idiosyncratic risk factors
- Calculate, analyze, and communicate key modeling parameters — including Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, Exposure at Default, and Rating Migration — and translate these into actionable loss estimates
- Develop and continuously deepen expertise in allowance and stress testing estimation processes, informing methodology across CECL and CCAR forecasting exercises
- Lead portfolio trend and sensitivity analyses across macroeconomic scenarios, portfolio stress tests, and assumption changes to support strategic decision-making
- Facilitate the Quarterly Capital Stress Testing scenario design process and support annual stress testing risk theme selection and scenario design for the wholesale credit portfolio
- Prepare and present materials to senior management and firmwide stakeholders, tailoring messaging and level of detail to diverse audiences
- Collaborate across lines of business and with partners in Corporate Finance, External Reporting, Quantitative Research, Model Risk, and Technology to drive consensus and execute on shared objectives
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience within the financial services industry, preferably within the banking sector
- Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial and Commercial Real Estate loans and lending-related commitments
- Knowledge of CECL credit loss accounting standards
- Knowledge of the CCAR regulatory framework and stress testing requirements
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse groups, build consensus, and execute on agreed plans while managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex topics into clear, concise messaging for senior management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline) or professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Hands-on experience with quantitative credit risk modeling or model validation within a wholesale lending environment
- Experience working within a large, matrixed financial institution across Risk, Finance, or related functions
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau or Alteryx
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting frameworks and external financial disclosures related to credit loss estimation
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.
At JPMorgan Chase, risk professionals don't just manage risk — they anticipate it, challenge assumptions, and help the firm grow responsibly. As part of our Risk Management and Compliance organization, you will be at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient, using your expert judgment to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers, and communities. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence wholesale credit loan loss estimation while collaborating with senior executives and cross-functional partners across one of the world's leading financial institutions. Our culture is all about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo, and striving to be best-in-class — and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.
As a Wholesale Credit Risk Loan Loss Forecasting Vice President in the Commercial & Investment Bank Risk organization, you will play a critical role in shaping the integrity and quality of the firm's wholesale credit loan loss estimates — spanning over $1 trillion in client exposure across diverse lines of business and industry segments. You will collaborate with senior executives and partners across Risk, Finance, and the broader firm to deliver high-quality analytics and methodology insights that inform quarterly allowance and stress testing exercises. You will be part of a diverse, talented, and global team where your ideas are welcomed, your voice matters, and your work has direct, measurable impact on firmwide risk and finance programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Review top-level and loan-level allowance and stress testing results for reasonability, accuracy, and alignment with portfolio trends
- Assess risks and support estimation of qualitative loan loss reserves, incorporating management judgment, industry data, and emerging or idiosyncratic risk factors
- Calculate, analyze, and communicate key modeling parameters — including Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, Exposure at Default, and Rating Migration — and translate these into actionable loss estimates
- Develop and continuously deepen expertise in allowance and stress testing estimation processes, informing methodology across CECL and CCAR forecasting exercises
- Lead portfolio trend and sensitivity analyses across macroeconomic scenarios, portfolio stress tests, and assumption changes to support strategic decision-making
- Facilitate the Quarterly Capital Stress Testing scenario design process and support annual stress testing risk theme selection and scenario design for the wholesale credit portfolio
- Prepare and present materials to senior management and firmwide stakeholders, tailoring messaging and level of detail to diverse audiences
- Collaborate across lines of business and with partners in Corporate Finance, External Reporting, Quantitative Research, Model Risk, and Technology to drive consensus and execute on shared objectives
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience within the financial services industry, preferably within the banking sector
- Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial and Commercial Real Estate loans and lending-related commitments
- Knowledge of CECL credit loss accounting standards
- Knowledge of the CCAR regulatory framework and stress testing requirements
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse groups, build consensus, and execute on agreed plans while managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to distill complex topics into clear, concise messaging for senior management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office applications
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master's in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative discipline) or professional certification such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Hands-on experience with quantitative credit risk modeling or model validation within a wholesale lending environment
- Experience working within a large, matrixed financial institution across Risk, Finance, or related functions
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau or Alteryx
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting frameworks and external financial disclosures related to credit loss estimation
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.
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Mid Level Risk Management Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level risk management lead job?
Lead with evidence of ownership: highlight projects where you identified, assessed, and helped resolve real risk exposures rather than just supporting someone else's analysis. Tailor your application to show familiarity with the industry's specific risk landscape, whether that is credit, operational, regulatory, or enterprise risk. Certifications like CRM or FRM strengthen your profile, but demonstrated scope and impact in past roles carries the most weight at this level.
Which companies hire mid level risk management leads?
Companies hiring mid level risk management leads right now include JPMorganChase, Affirm, and Fannie Mae, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers financial institutions, insurers, healthcare systems, and large enterprises with established compliance and governance programs that need experienced practitioners who can work independently.
Are there remote mid level risk management lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 33% of mid level risk management lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in risk and compliance functions. Regulated industries like banking and insurance tend to require more on-site presence, while technology and consulting firms offer more distributed arrangements.
How do I move up to a mid level risk management lead role?
Progression from entry level into a mid level risk management lead role comes from accumulating ownership, not just exposure. Build depth in one risk domain first, such as operational, credit, or enterprise risk, then take on projects where you are accountable for the full analysis cycle. Quantify your impact wherever possible and pursue credentials like the PMI-RMP or FRM to signal readiness for greater responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level risk management leads?
Mid Level risk management lead roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, Fintech, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their regulatory obligations, capital exposure, or operational complexity require dedicated professionals who can manage risk programs with limited day-to-day supervision.