JPMorgan Risk Management - Country Associate 

United States, New York, New York 

333276698

The team’s focus is global and requires partnership within Country Risk Management, in addition to working across all lines of business in the Firm and with other risk disciplines, risk reporting, corporate groups, technology, LOBs and regulators.

Job responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of Country Risk’s input into firmwide capital stress testing exercises as well as the Firm’s Material Risk Identification processes
• Analyze potential impact of various stress scenarios on country ratings, work closely with country coverage team on projecting ratings paths and other inputs into the Firm’s capital stress testing exercises
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of firmwide capital stress testing exercises results at the country level to inform strategic decision-making
• Maintain qualitative models to support stress testing activities and ensure their accuracy and relevance and adapt them to evolving regulatory and internal model review expectations and standards
• Identify opportunities to enhance related methodologies and processes, incorporating new data sources and analytical techniques, enhance related data visualization and insights
• Stay informed about changes in regulatory guidelines and industry best practices related to capital stress testing
• Support broader Country Risk Management team initiatives, as needed

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Undergraduate degree in economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, computer science or related discipline
• Prior experience in financial modeling, risk management, or a related field.
• Alteryx certification (Core) is a must.
• Proficiency in technical skills, including proficiency in Python, Tableau and Alteryx
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Detailed oriented work approach
• Team-oriented personality; ability to work in small teams across functions, regions, and seniority levels
• Pro-active attitude, intellectually curious, creative, adaptive, and self-motivated
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting and explaining complex topics

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong understanding of CCAR regulatory requirements and associated stress testing methodologies
• Prior experience in financial sector stress testing and material risk inventory management a plus
• A master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, FRM) is a plus
• Experience preferably within a banking or financial services environment.