Risk Management - Quant Modeling Associate

Overview

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 judgment to solve real-world challenges that impact our company, customers and communities. Our culture in Risk Management and Compliance is about thinking outside the box, challenging the status quo, and striving to be best-in-class.

About the MRGR Team

MRGR is a global team of modeling experts within the firm’s Risk Management and Compliance organization. The team conducts independent model validation and model governance activities to identify, measure, and mitigate model risk. The objective is to ensure models are fit for purpose, used appropriately within the business context for which they have been approved, and that model users are aware of model limitations and how they could impact business decisions.

Job Responsibilities

• Set standards for robust model development practices and enhance them as needed to meet evolving industry standards
• Evaluate adherence to development standards including soundness of model design, reasonableness of assumptions, reliability of inputs, completeness of testing, correctness of implementation, and suitability of performance metrics
• Identify weaknesses, limitations, and emerging risks through independent testing, building benchmark models, and ongoing monitoring activities
• Communicate risk assessments and findings to stakeholders, and document in high-quality technical reports
• Assist the firm in maintaining (i) appropriateness of ongoing model usage, and (ii) the level of aggregate model risk within risk appetite

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or Finance
• At least one year of experience in a quantitative or modeling role
• Deep understanding of statistical/econometric models such as linear, logistic, and time series models
• Proficiency in Python, R, or equivalent
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interface with other functional areas on model-related issues and to write high-quality technical reports

Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities

• Prior experience in mortgage or CRE risk model development or validation
• Prior experience in financial products/markets and regulatory stress testing (CCAR/ICAAP)
• Knowledge of financial markets
• Experience with large data sets

What We Offer

JPMorgan Chase offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined by role, experience, skill set, and location. Eligible roles may include commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in 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, including 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We recognize that our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected attributes, 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 by law. We also provide 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.

Forecasting Models, Model Risk Governance & Review