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

Job Summary 

We are seeking a US Gas and Power specialist based in Houston to join our Market Risk Global Commodities Group team. In this role, you will manage a team working closely with the trading desk as we expand our capabilities in US gas, power and emissions. 

You will be utilizing trading analysis tools to monitor risk exposures, understanding the factors that drive profit & loss, and approving complex trades. You will also play a key role in strengthening the Market Risk footprint in Houston, building strong relationships with all functions locally; including Trading, QR, Operations, Product Control and Technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Build an enhanced risk monitoring framework to effectively monitor and constrain the expanding business footprint.
• Review and approve complex energy transactions, challenging the trading business to ensure appropriate constraints/controls in place.
• Innovative approach in identifying threats and weaknesses in the risk profile. Expected to be pro-active in bringing these to the attention of the trading business and the Market Risk management team.
• Assist in limit escalations and monitor key control processes.
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing.
• Conduct ad-hoc risk analysis such as deep dives into risk themes and clearly communicate findings.
• Coordinate various groups to improve transparency and infrastructure for capturing and monitoring risk exposures.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline 
• 5 years of experience in US gas and power through Trading or Market Risk
• Knowledge of Market Risk practices such stress testing, scenario analysis, VaR, risk sensitivities, limits an advantage
• Ability to manage a team, with exceptional motivation, creativity and interpersonal skills
• Ability to form constructive professional relationships with a wide variety of teams in the firm and excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Lateral thinker, tenacious, commitment to getting things done and detail focused

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• Python knowledge/experience