Credit Admin Quality Control Specialist - Fixed-Term Contract 6 months

The Credit Middle Office Team is part of the Private Bank Credit Operations group. This team monitors JPM Private Bank exposures secured by financial assets. The team is responsible for a wide range of functions such as administration and monitoring of PB EMEA credit facilities in line with corporate and local credit policies, review & monitoring of credit covenants, transaction approval and other special monitoring requirements.

The Quality Control (QC) Team is a dedicated team of specialists focused on ensuring the quality of Credit documentation supporting credit transactions. The QC Team is responsible for ensuring adherence to policy and procedures, and maintaining the highest standard of quality for our Credit documentation that is subsequently provided to clients. The QC Team is a critical part of safeguarding the business by reviewing information on file, and newly prepared loan documentation. The functions performed by this team are critical to protecting the bank from regulatory and credit risks, and our clients’ experience. The successful Analyst exercises sound and independent judgment, has a willingness to take on projects to meet business goals, and takes ownership of tasks with a sense of urgency.

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Control Specialist to join our Credit Quality Team. The position responsibilities include day-to-day quality review, facilitating cross functional meetings, providing guidance and consultation to data owners, and working collaboratively with stakeholders and management to ensure quality performance is monitored, communicated and implemented in accordance with firm policies and standard operating procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Audit and perform Quality Review of Credit documentation; Mortgages, Review of Collateral and Covenant Set up, Line facilitation set up, Loan documentation, and review legal documentation that is prepared by outside attorneys.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of the quality program and engineer process changes when needed;
• Provide general assistance to data owners and approvers;
• Interpret firm policies and compliance requirements for incorporation into company systems/procedures;
• Participate as required to meet schedules or resolve problems at peer level;
• Maintain a controls mind-set, able to challenge the status quo and identify process efficiencies;
• Additional responsibilities assigned by management which may include assistance with process transfers, partner communications, maintenance of quality agreements, etc.

• Experience within a financial institution in legal documentation, audit, and/or experience in reviewing and checking credit/loan documentation to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation;
• Good knowledge of mortgages an Advantage
• Previous experience in Credit Middle Office, credit documentation, Audit or control function is an advantage;
• Strong grasp of the lending/credit/securities/underwriting/mortgages market
• Understanding of credit related legal risks;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate at all levels;
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated with ability to prioritize work and meet tight deadlines;
• Ability to adapt in a fast paced, dynamic and changing team environment is essential;
• Strong solution based problem solving and analytical skills, able to add value rather than just accept the status-quo;
• Control and Risk mitigation mind-set;
• Strong Word, Excel and Access skills an advantage;
• Fluency in English. Any additional language skills advantageous.
• Relevant degree (such as law/finance) or professional qualification (such as Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice) would be advantageous
• Experience in process change and execution with tools such as Python, Signavio, Alteryx, Xceptor and/or VBA is a plus

JPMorgan offers an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package.

JPMorgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.