Risk Management - Lead Credit Officer - Vice President

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 responsibly by anticipating new and emerging risks, and using your expert judgment to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers, and communities.
As a Lead Credit Officer within the Credit Risk team, you will play a critical role in evaluating and identifying risks, as well as interpreting data to support management in making well-informed credit decisions on multifamily commercial real estate loan requests. You will operate in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast-paced environment, analyzing loans ranging from $1MM to $25MM+. You will be part of a highly collaborative team that prioritizes learning, professional development, inclusivity, and mentorship.
Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of credit analysis on commercial real estate/multifamily loans.
• Evaluate and manage risks in complex transactions.
• Serve as a back-up mentor for more junior Credit Analysts and Credit Officers
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal business stakeholders including sales, processing, closing, and legal.
• Gain a thorough understanding of relevant policies, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply data analysis techniques to interpret results and provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Serve as a technical expert in addressing inquiries and resolving system-related issues specific to credit risk analysis and management tools.
• Keep up with industry trends and best practices in credit risk management to enhance decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in commercial real estate lending, credit analysis, or loan workouts.
• Thorough understanding of multifamily real estate property valuations and cash flow analysis.
• Excellent financial analysis skills, including evaluating property cash flows, property valuation, and personal financial statements.
• Demonstrated success in thriving within a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and manage people and processes to complete credit analysis and other assignments as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly adapt to proprietary systems.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or real estate is preferred.
• Experience as a loan underwriter in commercial real estate lending is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with regional markets and municipal regulations.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with proprietary credit risk management tools.

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.